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Definition of cyrano

cyrano

/ˈsɪr.əˌnoʊ/
Cy · ra · no
Plural:cyranos
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cyrano Lexical Profile

• noun

1

An eloquent person who secretly composes romantic messages, speeches, or letters on behalf of another suitor.

Example

"In the romantic comedy, the shy protagonist hires a clever Cyrano to help him win over his crush."

2

A person characterized by an exceptionally large or prominent nose, or by chivalrous wit and panache.

Example

"He was a modern-day Cyrano, self-conscious about his prominent profile yet unmatched in his sharp wit."

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• Nearby Words

cypriot
cypripedium
cyprus
cyrano
cyril
cyrillic
cyrtanthus

Word Origin & Etymology

Eponymously derived from the titular character of Edmond Rostand's 1897 French play 'Cyrano de Bergerac' (inspired by the 17th-century French writer Savinien de Cyrano de Bergerac), a famously large-nosed poet who secretly writes love letters on behalf of a handsome but inarticulate suitor.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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