Meaning and Origin
What does the name Cyprus mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Cyprus
User Submitted Origins
Greek
47%
Cyprus
26%
Roman
11%
Japanese
5%
Egyptian
5%
Dutch
5%
International Interest
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Cy"prus
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.
Etymology: OE. cipres cypirs; perh. so named as being first manufactured in Cyprus. Cf. Cipers
Other Dictionary Sources
- An island in the eastern Mediterranean
- A country on the island of Cyprus; 80% of the people are of Greek origin and 20% or Turkish origin
Wiktionary
Via Latin Cyprus, from Ancient Greek Κύπρος (Kúpros).
- 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.
- (historical, textiles) A thin, translucent, usually black fabric, a kind of crape.
Cyprus was also found in the following language(s): Dutch and Latin