Cyprus

proper nounnounattested in dialogue

United Kingdom//ˈsaɪ.pɹəs//
United Kingdom//ˈsɑjpɹəs//
Australia//ˈsɑe.pɹəs//
Scotland//ˈsʌɪ.pɾəs//

An island and country in the Mediterranean Sea, normally considered politically part of Europe but geographically part of West Asia. Official name: Republic of Cyprus. Capital: Nicosia.

proper noun

1
An island and country in the Mediterranean Sea, normally considered politically part of Europe but geographically part of West Asia. Official name: Republic of Cyprus. Capital: Nicosia.
2
A suburban area of Beckton, borough of Newham, Greater London, England, named after the Mediterranean island (OS grid ref TQ4380).

Etymology

From Latin Cyprus, from Ancient Greek Κύπρος (Kúpros).

noun

1
historicalA thin, translucent, usually black fabric, a kind of crape.
Seated in an arm-chair, covered with cloth of gold, was the Queen; her robe was of black velvet, edged with the richest sable; and the diadem at the back of her head confined the folds of a long black Cyprus veil.

cynical · Of or relating to the belief that human actions are motivated…Cynical · Of or relating to the Cynics, a sect of Ancient Greek…Cynthia · Artemis (Greek goddess).

Cyprus · An island and country in the Mediterranean Sea, normally considered politically part of Europe but geographically part of West Asia. Official name:…

Cyril · A male given name from Ancient Greek; best known for a ninth…Cyrus · An ancient king of Persia, Cyrus the Great.Czech · Of, from, or pertaining to Czechia, the Czech people,…

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