Etymology

Cyprus

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Today it means: A thin, translucent, usually black fabric, a kind of crape. Full definition →

Latin Cyprus ← Ancient Greek Κύπρος
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromΚύπρος
  2. Latin · derived fromCyprus
  3. English todayCyprus

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

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