cyprido-, cyprid-, cypri-, cyprid-, (Greek: Kyris, a name for Venus or Aphrodite; lewd or licentious woman).

Of or pertaining to Cypress, the reputed birthplace and center of the cult that worshipped Aphrodite [goddess of love in Greek mythology, corresponding to the Roman goddess Venus]; a lewd or licentious woman whose conduct was inspired by Aphrodite. By extension, it refers to sexual intercourse or venereal disease.