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Cretan

Adjective:

1. Possessing characteristics, traditions, or attributes associated with the island of Crete.

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Noun:

1. A native or inhabitant of Crete.

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Noun:

2. A dialect of the Greek language spoken in Crete.

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Noun:

3. A type of truffle fungus found in the hills of Crete.

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