sapphic

Definitions


[ˈsafɪk], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- relating to sexual attraction or activity between women
(e.g: the two women share a sapphic kiss in the play)

- relating to the ancient Greek poet Sappho, her poetry, or verse in a metre associated with her
(e.g: Sapphic poetry)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 16th century (in sapphic): from French saphique, via Latin from Greek Sapphikos, from Sapphō (see Sappho)


[ˈsafɪk], (Noun)

Definitions:
- verse in a metre associated with Sappho


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 16th century (in sapphic): from French saphique, via Latin from Greek Sapphikos, from Sapphō (see Sappho)




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