释义 |
cre·tan I. \ˈkrētən\ adjective Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: Latin cretanus, from Creta Crete (from Greek Krētē) + -anus -an 1. : of, relating to, or characteristic of Crete, an island in the eastern part of the Mediterranean sea 2. : of, relating to, or characteristic of Cretans II. noun (-s) Usage: capitalized Etymology: Latin cretanus, from cretanus, adjective : a native or inhabitant of Crete |