Associations to the word «Cyprian»

Wiktionary

CYPRIAN, noun. (archaic) Cypriot
CYPRIAN, noun. (obsolete) A lewd woman; a harlot.
CYPRIAN, adjective. (archaic) Cypriot

Dictionary definition

CYPRIAN, noun. A woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money.
CYPRIAN, noun. A native or inhabitant of Cyprus.
CYPRIAN, adjective. Of or relating to Cyprus or its people or culture; "Cypriot expatriates"; "Cypriote monasteries".
CYPRIAN, adjective. Resembling the ancient orgiastic worship of Aphrodite on Cyprus.

Wise words

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