Cipressi

Cipressi is an Italian term that can refer to the plural of cipresso, the tree commonly known in English as the cypress. In everyday language, i cipressi are mentioned when discussing landscapes, gardens, and cemeteries where cypress trees are kept for ornamental or symbolic reasons. The word derives from cipresso, which itself comes from Latin cupressus, with the standard Italian plural suffix -i.

Cipressi is also used as a surname in Italy. Surnames of this form are often toponymic or descriptive, typically arising from a location associated with cypress trees or from a dwelling near a grove of cypresses. As a surname, Cipressi can be found among Italian communities and people with Italian heritage.

Because it is a common noun and a surname, Cipressi may appear in historical documents, literature, and modern contexts without implying any single notable person or place. The term reflects the cultural prominence of the cypress in Mediterranean landscapes and in Italian naming practices, where natural features frequently contribute to family names.