cydonian

cydonian
I. \(ˈ)sī|dōnēən, -ōnyən\ adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Cydonia, city of ancient Crete + English -an
1. : of, relating to, or characteristic of ancient Cydonia
2. : of, relating to, or characteristic of Cydonians
II. noun (-s)
Usage: capitalized
: a native or inhabitant of ancient Cydonia

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