Meaning
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- An island and country in the Mediterranean Sea, normally considered politically part of Southeast Europe but geographically part of Western 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).
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Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈsaɪ.pɹəs/
Etymology
Via Latin Cyprus, from Ancient Greek Κύπρος (Kúpros).
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