Cyprus

//ˈsaɪ.pɹəs// name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A thin, translucent, usually black fabric, a kind of crape. historical, uncountable

    "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."

Proper Noun
  1. 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. 2
    A suburban area of Beckton, borough of Newham, Greater London, England, named after the Mediterranean island (OS grid ref TQ4380).

Synonyms

All synonyms
congressrepublic of cyprus

Example

More examples

"Great Britain has two military bases in Cyprus."

Etymology

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

Related phrases

Cyprus catCyprus cedarCyprus dipperCyprus turpentineNorthern Cypruseuropean unionmediterranean seamiddle eastrepublic of cyprus

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