Cyprian

(sip′rē ən)

adjective

Cypriot ()
Archaic wanton; licentious: in reference to the worship of Aphrodite in Cyprus in ancient times

Origin: < L Cyprius < Gr Kyprios, after Kypros, Cyprus + -an

noun

Cyprian, Saint (born Thascius Caecilius Cyprianus) 200?-258; Christian martyr: bishop of Carthage (248-258): his day is Sept. 16

See Cyprian in American Heritage Dictionary 4

Cyp·ri·an

adjective

Of or relating to Cyprus; Cypriot.
a. Of or relating to the ancient worship of Aphrodite on Cyprus.
b. Licentious; wanton.

noun

Cyprian, Saint Died A.D. 258.

Christian prelate and martyr who led Christians in North Africa during persecution by the Roman emperors Decius and Valerian.

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