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SAPPHIC
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Dictionary entry overview: What does Sapphic mean?
• SAPPHIC (adjective)
The adjective SAPPHIC has 2 senses:
1. a meter used by Sappho and named after her
2. of or relating to or characterized by homosexual relations between woman
Familiarity information: SAPPHIC used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
A meter used by Sappho and named after her
Similar:
rhythmic; rhythmical (recurring with measured regularity)
Derivation:
Sappho (the Greek lyric poet of Lesbos; much admired although only fragments of her poetry have been preserved (6th century BC))
Sense 2
Meaning:
Of or relating to or characterized by homosexual relations between woman
Synonyms:
lesbian; sapphic
Similar:
homosexual (sexually attracted to members of your own sex)
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