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Crete

KREET
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The largest Greek island, located in the eastern Mediterranean.
"They spent their honeymoon exploring the beaches of Crete."

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In plain EnglishA large Greek island.

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Cretes plural

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek Krḗtē.

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