Cyprus
Pronunciations (5)
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/ˈsaɪ.pɹəs/
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- Received-Pronunciation
- US
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/ˈsɑjpɹəs/
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- British
- Southern
- Standard
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/ˈsɑe.pɹəs/
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- Australia
- New-Zealand
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/ˈsʌɪ.pɾəs/
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- Scotland
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/ˈsaɪ.pɾəs/
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- Wales
Proper noun
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.
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.
Usage- Historical
- Uncountable
- Examples
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More examples (1)
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.
Word forms
cyprescypress