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Cyprus

cyp·rus

UK/ˈsɑjpɹəs/ US/ˈsaɪ.pɹəs/ uncommon

noun

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a country on the island of Cyprus; 80% of the people are of Greek origin and 20% or Turkish origin

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Origin

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

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