NOUN | location | Kriti, Crete | the largest Greek island in the Mediterranean |
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Meaning | The largest Greek island in the Mediterranean; site of the Minoan civilization that reached / reached its peak in 1600 BC. | |
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Synonym | Crete | |
Instance of | island | A land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water |
Members | Cretan | A native or inhabitant of Crete |
Part of | Greece, Hellenic Republic, Ellas | A republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula |
Mediterranean, Mediterranean Sea | The largest inland sea | |
Parts | Labyrinth of Minos | A vast labyrinth built in Crete by Daedalus at the command of Minos in order to contain the Minotaur |
Spanish | Creta | |
Catalan | Creta |
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