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Cnosius
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Latin
Alternative forms
la Cnossius
la Gnossius
la Gnosius
Etymology
From la grc Κνώσιος of Knossos, adjective derived from la grc Κνωσός Knossos.
Pronunciation
cnōsius
Adjective
Cnōsius
relating to Knossos
relating to Crete
la Virgil Aeneid 5 306 “Cnosia bina dabo lēuato lucida ferro spicula caelatamque argento ferre bipennem.” “To each of you I shall give two Cretan javelins, bright with polished iron, and a battle axe adorned with silver.”
Declension
Cnōsius
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