# Minos

> English word · Proper noun · IPA /ˈmaɪnɒs/ · frequency rank #60,285

## Definitions
1. The mythological first king of Crete, a son of Zeus by Europa, who imprisoned the Minotaur in a labyrinth and after death was made a judge of the dead in Hades; a putative corresponding historical person.

## Etymology
From Ancient Greek Μῑ́νως (Mī́nōs).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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