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cyprus
/ˈsaɪ.pɹəs/
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What does cyprus mean?
proper noun
- 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.
- A suburban area of Beckton, borough of Newham, Greater London, England, named after the Mediterranean island (OS grid ref TQ4380).
More meanings (1)
noun
- (historical) A thin, translucent, usually black fabric, a kind of crape.
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IPA pronunciation
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Of thirty sail, and now they do re-stem Their backward course, bearing with frank appearance Their purposes toward Cyprus.
When he was but a very young man, he accompanied his uncle Cato, to Cyprus, when he was sent there against Ptolemy.
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And other diamonds also men find in the isle of Cyprus, that be yet more tender, and them men may well polish.
When we neared the mainland of Anadoli the gale ceased, and a favourable breeze sprung up, which brought us off Cyprus once more.
Though he was loth to suspect it, some people might have said to him that the atmosphere blew as distinctly from Cyprus as from Galilee.