Definition of CYPRIAN

cyprian

Plural: cyprians

Noun

  • A native of Cyprus, often historically referring to a courtesan.
  • a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money
  • a native or inhabitant of Cyprus

Adjective

  • of or relating to Cyprus or its people or culture

Adjective Satellite

  • resembling the ancient orgiastic worship of Aphrodite on Cyprus

Examples

  • The Scrabble dictionary confirms CYPRIAN is a valid word, despite its archaic meaning.

Synonyms

bawd, cocotte, Cypriot, Cypriote, fancy woman, harlot, lady of pleasure, prostitute, sporting lady, tart, whore, woman of the street, working girl

Scrabble Score: 14

cyprian: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
cyprian: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
cyprian: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

cyprian: valid Words With Friends Word