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Cyprian

Cyp′ri-an

(s?p′r?-an)
,
Adj.
[L.
Cyprius
, fr.
Cyprus
, Gr. [GREEK][GREEK][GREEK][GREEK], an island in the Mediterranean, renowned for the worship of Venus.]
1.
Belonging to Cyprus.
2.
Of, pertaining, or conducing to, lewdness.

Cyp′ri-an

,
Noun.
1.
A native or inhabitant of Cyprus, especially of ancient Cyprus; a Cypriot.
2.
A lewd woman; a harlot.

Definition 2024


Cyprian

Cyprian

See also: Cyprián

English

Noun

Cyprian (plural Cyprians)

  1. (archaic) Cypriot
  2. (obsolete) A lewd woman; a harlot.

Adjective

Cyprian (comparative more Cyprian, superlative most Cyprian)

  1. (archaic) Cypriot

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