CYPRUS

Cyprus

(noun) an island in the eastern Mediterranean

Cyprus, Republic of Cyprus

(noun) a country on the island of Cyprus; 80% of the people are of Greek origin and 20% or Turkish origin

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Proper noun

Cyprus

Country in the Middle East or Southeastern Europe, in the Mediterranean Sea. Member state of the European Union since 2004. Official name: Republic of Cyprus.

Island between Europe and the Middle East, in the Mediterranean Sea.

Noun

Cyprus (uncountable)

(historical, textiles) A thin, translucent, usually black fabric, a kind of crape.

Source: Wiktionary

Cy"prus (s"prs), n. Etym: [OE. cipres, cypirs; perh. so named as being first manufactured in Cyprus. Cf. Cipers.]

Definition: A thin, transparent stuff, the same as, or corresponding to, crape. It was either white or black, the latter being most common, and used for mourning. [Obs.] Lawn as white as driven snow, Cyprus black as e'er was crow. Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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