See also: Cyperus

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Etymology

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From the genus name.

Noun

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cyperus (plural cyperuses)

  1. Any sedge of genus Cyperus.

Usage notes

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Found especially in the common names of specific species, such as Monterey cyperus and Hansen's cyperus.

Latin

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Etymology

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From Ancient Greek κύπειρος (kúpeiros).

Noun

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cypērus f (genitive cypērī); second declension

  1. galingale

Declension

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Second-declension noun.

Case Singular Plural
Nominative cypērus cypērī
Genitive cypērī cypērōrum
Dative cypērō cypērīs
Accusative cypērum cypērōs
Ablative cypērō cypērīs
Vocative cypēre cypērī

Descendants

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  • Translingual: Cyperus
  • Italian: cipero