karpas
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A long narrow piece of land in northeastern Cyprus that has quiet beaches and small villages
- proper noun
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Karpas
- The Karpas is a beautiful region in Cyprus, famous for its stunning beaches and charming rural villages.
Examples
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Visitors flock to Karpas to explore its picturesque landscapes and enjoy the local cuisine.
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Biking along the Karpas peninsula offers breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea.
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Mr. Shriver, I'’m Detective Karpas.
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BEITZAH, CHAROSET, CHAZERET, KARPAS, MAROR, ZEROA.
Surface Forms
karpas main
Etymology
Karpas (the peninsula) comes from an old Greek name Karpasia, from the same root karp- meaning 'fruit' or 'land where plants grow well'. So the name fits a long, green peninsula known for fields, wild plants and small villages.
