Candiote

1 of 2

adjective

Can·​di·​ote

ˈkandēˌōt,

-ēət

variants or Candiot

-ēət,

-ēˌät

: of or relating to Candia : cretan

Candiote

2 of 2

noun

"

variants or Candiot

"

plural -s

: a native or inhabitant of the island of Crete : cretan

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

French candiote, from candiote, noun

Noun

probably from French candiote, from Candie Candia (Crete, island south of the mainland of Greece) + French -ote

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