English Explanatory Dictionary

Cyprus

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  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).
noun
  1. A thin, translucent, usually black fabric, a kind of crape.

Pronunciation

/ˈsaɪ.pɹəs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Soundguys-Cyprus.wav en-us-Cyprus.ogg

Word forms

Cyprus cypres cypress

Etymology

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

Related words

Cypriot CYP

Derived words

Cyprus cat Cyprus cedar Cyprus dipper Cyprus turpentine Northern Cyprus
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