Cyprus

Meaning

Name

1. 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.
2. 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.

Synonyms

Republic of Cyprus

the Republic of Cyprus

𐐝𐐴𐐹𐑉𐐲𐑅

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈsaɪ.pɹəs/

Etymology

Via Latin Cyprus, from Ancient Greek Κύπρος (Kúpros).

Sentences

In Northern Cyprus , the Turkish numbering plan is in use .