a country on the island of Cyprus; 80% of the people are of Greek origin and 20% or Turkish origin
"Cyprus is a Mediterranean nation where the population is predominantly Greek, with a significant minority of Turkish descent."
an island in the eastern Mediterranean
"Cyprus is a beautiful island located in the eastern Mediterranean that many tourists visit during the summer."
A thin, translucent, usually black fabric, a kind of crape.
"The dressmaker selected a piece of cyprus to line the wedding gown because its sheer texture was perfect for hiding seams."
In plain English: Cyprus is an island country located between Europe, Asia, and Africa that has been divided into two separate governments since 1974.
"The sailors docked their ship in Cyprus last summer to visit ancient ruins and enjoy fresh seafood."
A country in the Middle East or Southeastern Europe, in the Mediterranean Sea. Official name: Republic of Cyprus. Member state of the European Union since 2004.
"Cyprus is an island nation located in the Mediterranean Sea that joined the European Union as a member state in 2004."
The name comes from the Latin word Cyprus, which was borrowed directly from the Ancient Greek term Kúpros. It has been used to refer to the island since antiquity.