Cnossus
noun
Cnossian
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a word derived from
Cnossus.
Example Sentences
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The later phase, which follows on the destruction of the Cnossian palace, and corresponds with the diffused Mycenaean style of mainland Greece and elsewhere, is already partly decadent.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 6 "Coucy-le-Château" to "Crocodile" by Various
This Cnossian stratum seems to be throughout earlier than the lowest layer at Hissarlik.
From The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 by Project Gutenberg
The Cnossian remains contain evidence of an elaborate system of registration, account-keeping and other secretarial work, which perhaps indicates a considerable body of law.
From The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 by Project Gutenberg
Whirl me in Cnossian ways—thrid me the Nysian maze!
From The Seven Plays in English Verse by Sophocles
The hero speeded to the Cnossian court: Ardent the partner of his arms to find, In leagues of long commutual friendship join'd.
From The Odyssey by Alexander Pope
