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Definition of cyperus

cyperus

/saɪˈpɪr.əs/
cy · pe · rus
Plural:cyperuses
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Adjective:cyperaceous
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cyperus Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of numerous grass-like plants of the genus Cyperus (the sedges), typically growing in wetland or aquatic environments and characterized by solid, triangular stems.

Example

"The ancient Egyptians famously cultivated a specific species of cyperus to manufacture papyrus scrolls."

Synonyms
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• Rhymes for cyperus

• Nearby Words

cynodont
cynoglossum
cynthia
cyperus
cypress
cypriot
cypripedium

Word Origin & Etymology

From Latin 'cyperus', borrowed from Ancient Greek 'kypeiros' (κύπειρος), meaning 'sedge'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cyperus. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cyperus
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