Cyprian

See also: Cyprián

English

Etymology

In the sense of a lewd woman: because Cyprus was the place where Venus was worshipped.

Noun

Cyprian (plural Cyprians)

  1. (archaic) Cypriot
  2. (obsolete) A lewd woman; a harlot.

Adjective

Cyprian (comparative more Cyprian, superlative most Cyprian)

  1. (archaic) Cypriot
  2. (obsolete) lewd, licentious

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