Breadcrumb Home > Dictionary > Index C Crete: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: Crete Pronunciation: (krēt), [key] — n. Also calleda Greek island in the Mediterranean, SE of mainland Greece. 456,642; 3235 sq. mi. (8380 sq. km). Cap.: Canea. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: crete (Thesaurus) Cretan bull cretin TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. The Book of Philippians: Summary Current Events This Week: May 2023 Preamble of the United Nations Charter Queen Victoria Books of the Bible: New Testament Books in Order The 88 Recognized Constellations ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: serendipity Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language