Christian prelate and martyr who led Christians in North Africa during persecution by the Roman emperors Decius and Valerian. |
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adj. 1. Of or relating to Cyprus; Cypriot. 2. a. Of or relating to the ancient worship of Aphrodite on Cyprus. b. Licentious; wanton. n. 1. See Cypriot. 2. also cyprian a. A wanton person. b. A prostitute. |
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