Knidos

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Etymology

A respelling of earlier Cnidus to reflect more closely its ultimate etymon, Ancient Greek Κνίδος (Knídos).

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Knidos

  1. An ancient settlement in southwestern Asia Minor; the location of the Ancient Greek city Caria.
    the Aphrodite of Knidos

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