a transliteration of the Modern Greek name for Cythera
Cythera in British English
(sɪˈθɪərə)
noun
1.
a Greek island off the SE coast of the Peloponnese: in ancient times a centre of the worship of Aphrodite. Pop: 3354 (2001). Area: about 285 sq km (110 sq miles)
2.
the chief town of this island, on the S coast. Pop: 297 (2001)