Cylon

The English word “Cylon” has 2 meanings listed here.

proper noun

Cylon of Athens, an Athenian noble who attempted a coup in either 636 BCE or 632 BCE.
Cylon of Croton, a leading citizen of Croton who led a revolt against the Pythagoreans, probably around 509 BCE.

Learned borrowing from Latin Cylōn or its etymon Ancient Greek Κῠ́λων (Kŭ́lōn).

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