cyprian

noun

cyp·​ri·​an ˈsi-prē-ən How to pronounce cyprian (audio)
often capitalized

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of cyprian was in 1819

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Cite this Entry

“Cyprian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cyprian. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Biographical Definition

Cyprian

biographical name

Cyp·​ri·​an ˈsi-prē-ən How to pronounce Cyprian (audio)
Saint died 258 Thascius Caecilius Cyprianus Christian martyr; bishop of Carthage (circa 248–258)
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