Cronus

noun

Cro·​nus ˈkrō-nəs How to pronounce Cronus (audio) ˈkrä- How to pronounce Cronus (audio)
: a Titan dethroned by his son Zeus

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from Greek Kronos

First Known Use

1664, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Cronus was in 1664

Dictionary Entries Near Cronus

Cite this Entry

“Cronus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Cronus. Accessed 29 May. 2023.

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