cypres

cypres (countable and uncountable, plural cypreses)

1. Obsolete form of cypress (“fabric”).
   • 1915, Aphra Behn, The Works of Aphra Behn, Vol. III‎:

     Philemon Holland's Plinie, Bk. XI, ch. xxii: 'The invention of that fine silke, tiffanie, sarcenet, and cypres, which instead of apparell to cover and hide, shew women naked through them.'

2. Obsolete form of cypress (“tree”).

• Pryces

From Old Danish cipræs, via Old French cipres and Latin cupressus from Ancient Greek κυπάρισσος (kupárissos).

• IPA^(key): [syˈpʰʁ̥as], [syˈpʰʁ̥ɑs]

cypres c (singular definite cypressen, plural indefinite cypresser)

1. cypress

• “cypres” in Den Danske Ordbog

cypres

1. Alternative form of cipres