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Cyprus

//ˈsaɪ.pɹəs// name, noun

Definitions

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).
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."

Etymology

Etymology 1

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

Etymology 2

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

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