cyprian meaning and definition

CYPRIAN noun

Definition of cyprian (noun)

1. a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money
   • synonyms: bawd, cocotte, fancy woman, harlot, lady of pleasure, prostitute, sporting lady, tart, whore, woman of the street, working girl
2. a native or inhabitant of Cyprus
   • synonyms: Cypriot, Cypriote

CYPRIAN adjective

Definition of Cyprian (adjective)

1. of or relating to Cyprus or its people or culture
   • "Cypriot expatriates"; "Cypriote monasteries"
   • synonyms: Cypriot, Cypriote
2. resembling the ancient orgiastic worship of Aphrodite on Cyprus