Cyprian
1Saint Thascius Caecillus Cyprianus, a.d. c200–258, early church father, bishop, and martyr.
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Other definitions for Cyprian (2 of 2)
noting or pertaining to the worship of Aphrodite or to conduct inspired by Aphrodite.
lewd; licentious.
a person from Cyprus or the language spoken there.
a lewd or licentious person, especially a prostitute.
the Cyprian, Aphrodite: so called because her cult was centered on Cyprus.
Origin of Cyprian
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How to use Cyprian in a sentence
It was the next year colonized, and planted with the Cyprian vine and sugar cane of Sicily.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellThis is one possible view of Cyprian's character and purposes.
Theodoric the Goth | Thomas HodgkinHis accuser, Cyprian, still apparently a young man, was also a Roman nobleman.
Theodoric the Goth | Thomas HodgkinCyprian, accuser in King's Court, 267; charges others of treason, 271.
Theodoric the Goth | Thomas HodgkinThey were near the mouth of the cell which had been Prior Cyprian's flinty dormitory, and were almost involved in darkness.
Rookwood | William Harrison Ainsworth
British Dictionary definitions for Cyprian (1 of 2)
/ (ˈsɪprɪən) /
of or relating to Cyprus
of or resembling the ancient orgiastic worship of Aphrodite on Cyprus
(often not capital) obsolete a licentious person, esp a prostitute or dancer
another word for Cypriot
British Dictionary definitions for Cyprian (2 of 2)
/ (ˈsɪprɪən) /
Saint. ?200–258 ad, bishop of Carthage and martyr. Feast day: Sept 26 or 16
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