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cy•prus
Pronunciation: (sī'prus), [key]—
n. Obs.
cypress
2.
Cy•prus
Pronunciation: (sī'prus), [key]—
n.
an island republic in the Mediterranean, S of Turkey: formerly a British colony; independent since 1960. 639,000; 3572 sq. mi. (9250 sq. km).
Cap.: Nicosia.
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