- cyprian
- noun Usage: often capitalized Etymology: Latin cyprius of Cyprus, from Greek kyprios, from Kypros Cyprus, birthplace of Aphrodite Date: 1819 prostitute
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Cyprian — (Zyprian) ist der Name folgender Personen: Cyprian von Karthago (200–258), Kirchenvater, Bischof von Karthago Cyprian (Breslau), Bischof von Breslau († 1207) Cyprian von Moskau, Metropolit (1381/82 und 1390–1406) Zyprian von Serntein († 1524),… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Cyprian — (adj.) 1620s, of Cyprus, from L. Cyprianus, from Cyprius, from Gk. Kyprios (see CYPRUS (Cf. Cyprus)). The island was famous in ancient times as the birthplace of Aphrodite and for erotic worship rituals offered to her there; hence Cyprian meant… … Etymology dictionary
Cyprian — Cyp ri*an (s?p r? an), a. [L. Cyprius, fr. Cyprus, Gr. ????, an island in the Mediterranean, renowned for the worship of Venus.] 1. Belonging to Cyprus. [1913 Webster] 2. Of, pertaining, or conducing to, lewdness. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Cyprian — Cyp ri*an, n. 1. A native or inhabitant of Cyprus, especially of ancient Cyprus; a Cypriot. [1913 Webster] 2. A lewd woman; a harlot. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Cyprĭan — Cyprĭan, 1) so v.w. Cyprianus. 2) Ernst Salomo, geb. 22. Sept. 1673 zu Ostheim in Franken, wurde 1699 Professor der Philosophie in Helmstedt, 1700 Rector am Gymnasium in Koburg, 1713 Kirchenrath u. Erzieher der Söhne des Herzogs Friedrich in… … Pierer's Universal-Lexikon
Cyprian, St. — Cyprian, St., eigentlich Thascius Cäcilius, um 200 zu Karthago geb., Sohn eines reichen Senatoren, wurde berühmter Lehrer der Beredsamkeit und erst 244–46 durch seinen Freund Cäcilius Christ, auf das Drängen der Christen hin Presbyter und schon… … Herders Conversations-Lexikon
cyprian — index prurient Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
Cyprian — Cyprian, Cyprianus lateinischer Ursprung, Bedeutung: der von Zypern Stammende … Deutsch namen
Cyprian — Cyprian1 [sip′rē ən] adj. [< L Cyprius < Gr Kyprios, after Kypros, CYPRUS + AN] 1. CYPRIOT (adj. ) 2. Archaic wanton; licentious: in reference to the worship of Aphrodite in Cyprus in ancient times n … English World dictionary
Cyprian — Thascius Caecilius Cyprianus Saint Cyprian Icon of Saint Cyprian Bishop and Martyr Born 3rd century AD North Africa Died … Wikipedia
Cyprian — (c. 200–58) Saint and Bishop. Cyprian was born in Carthage, North Africa. He was converted to Christianity in 246 and was consecrated Bishop of Carthage in 248. He quickly came into conflict with clergy in his diocese over the question of… … Who’s Who in Christianity
