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Crete Definition & Meaning

crete
noun
  1. the largest Greek island in the Mediterranean; site of the Minoan civilization that reached its peak in 1600 BC

"Crete" in song lyrics

See how crete is used in real songs:

  • "Rain showered, and Daedalus, when the King refused to let him leave Crete"
    Holocaust — Smoking Room
  • "Thinkin bout how I left him, face down off in tha crete"
    Mr. Pookie — Tha Rippla
  • "There was a Young Person of Crete,"
    Person Of Crete

Usage tips for "crete"

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Frequently asked questions

What does crete mean?
the largest Greek island in the Mediterranean; site of the Minoan civilization that reached its peak in 1600 BC
What part of speech is crete?
Crete is a noun.

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