cyprian
- noun
- /ˈsɪpriən/
- NSFW
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prostituta
- The poet alluded to the life of a cyprian in his verse.
Examples
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As the evening progressed, she found herself reluctantly embracing her role as a cyprian among the city's elite.
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In certain novels of the era, the cyprian was depicted as both tragic and alluring.
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A lavish party was attended by nobles, actors, and the occasional cyprian.
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The cyprian stood on the corner, waiting for her next client.
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In ancient texts, a cyprian was often seen as both alluring and tragic.
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In the story, the protagonist disguised herself as a cyprian to navigate the shadowy underworld of Victorian London.
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The novel portrayed the life of a cyprian, highlighting her struggles and the societal stigma she faced.
Synonyms
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9.3
An offensive word for a person who has sex for money
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4.2
A person who has sex with other people for money
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9.0
A person who sells sex for money, often on the street
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9.3
A person who offers sex for money on the street
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9.9
A woman who sells sex for money
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9.9
A woman who sells sex, often used as an insult
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8.6
A woman who sells sex for money
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9.9
A woman who has sex with people for money
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9.9
A woman who has sex for money, used in older books
A woman who works as a prostitute
A woman who has sex for money and often lives in high society
A woman who has sex for money or who lives on the streets
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Cyprian originally meant 'from Cyprus', but because the island was linked to Aphrodite and her love rituals, the word came to be used in older English for 'a woman who has sex for money' or a prostitute, which is why you may find cyprian used that way in old or literary texts.