Cyprian

noun

Cyp·​ri·​an ˈsi-prē-ən 

plural Cyprians

dated

: a woman who engages in sex acts and especially sexual intercourse in exchange for pay : a woman who is a sex worker

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1819, in the meaning defined above

Biographical Definition

Cyprian

biographical name

Cyp·​ri·​an ˈsi-prē-ən 

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