Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cyprus

/ˈsaɪ.pɹəs/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.71 in modern English

Syllables: cyprus
IPA: /ˈsaɪ.pɹəs/

13

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

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.

name

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

noun

A thin, translucent, usually black fabric, a kind of crape.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"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

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

Origin

Source language: Latin

Word Breakdown

Root: Cyprus, Κύπρος

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈsaɪ.pɹəs/
British English: /ˈsaɪ.pɹəs/

Usage

Uncountable

Inflected Forms

cypres (alternative, obsolete) cypress (alternative)

Phrases

Cyprus cat Cyprus cedar Cyprus dipper Cyprus turpentine Northern Cyprus

Frequently Paired Words

Cypriot CYP copper

Homonyms

cypress

Rhymes With

cypress

Questions

How do you pronounce cyprus?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈsaɪ.pɹəs/.
What does cyprus mean?: 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.
Where does cyprus come from?: It is traced to Latin.

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