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cyprian

noun, often capitalized
cyp·​ri·​an | \ ˈsi-prÄ“-É™n How to pronounce cyprian (audio) \

Definition of cyprian

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: prostitute

Cyprian

biographical name
Cyp·​ri·​an | \ ˈsi-prÄ“-É™n How to pronounce Cyprian (audio) \

Definition of Cyprian (Entry 2 of 2)

Saint died 258 Thascius Caecilius Cyprianus Christian martyr; bishop of Carthage (circa 248–258)

First Known Use of cyprian

Noun

1819, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for cyprian

Noun

Latin cyprius of Cyprus, from Greek kyprios, from Kypros Cyprus, birthplace of Aphrodite

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