Paphos

American  

[pay-fos] / ˈpeɪ fɒs /

noun

1. an ancient city in SW Cyprus.

2. Classical Mythology. Also Paphus the son of Pygmalion, who inherited the throne of Cyprus.

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Paphos ¹ British  

/ ˈpafɒs /

noun

1. a town in SW Cyprus, near the sites of two ancient cities: famous as the centre of Aphrodite worship and traditionally the place at which she landed after her birth among the waves. Pop: 53 060 (2001)

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Paphos ² British  

/ ˈpeɪfɒs, ˈpeɪfəs /

noun

1. Greek myth the son of Pygmalion and Galatea, who succeeded his father on the throne of Cyprus

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Paphos

He has now been told his luggage has arrived in Paphos, but is awaiting further information.

From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026

UK low-cost airline EasyJet later said it was cancelling three flights to Britain scheduled from the Mediterranean island, while Paphos Airport in the west was evacuated.

From Barron's ● Mar. 2, 2026

Mr Hobbs and Ms Skellon then shared lockdown together in Ferndown, Dorset, along with her daughter, and the couple are set to marry in Paphos, Cyprus, in September.

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2023

The court in Paphos gave him a two-year jail term.

From Reuters ● Jul. 31, 2023

The figs of Ktema in Paphos are the common violet-coloured variety, but are larger, and are mostly ripened artificially.

From Notes on Agriculture in Cyprus and Its Products by William Bevan

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