Cyprus
/ˈsaɪ.pɹəs/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
A thin, translucent, usually black fabric, a kind of crape.
Noun
Examples
Seated in an arm-chair, covered with cloth of gold, was the Queen; her robe was of black velvet, edged with the richest sable; and the diadem at the back of her head confined the folds of a long black Cyprus veil.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “Cyprus” mean?
A thin, translucent, usually black fabric, a kind of crape.
Is “Cyprus” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.