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Cydonia.

Former name of Chania: a city on the island of Crete, Greece.

7 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

name/saɪˈdəʊ.ni.ə/Received-Pronunciation/sɪˈ-/Received-Pronunciation/saɪˈdoʊ.ni.ə/General-American/sɪˈ-/General-American
  1. Former name of Chania: a city on the island of Crete, Greece.

    historical
  2. A former state on the island of Crete around the city.

    historical
Where this word comes from

From Latin Cydonia, from Ancient Greek Κυδωνία (Kudōnía), q.v.

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