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Mapplethorpian.

Of or relating to Robert Mapplethorpe (1946–1989), American photographer known for controversial images of the homosexual male BDSM subculture of New York City.

14 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj
  1. Of or relating to Robert Mapplethorpe (1946–1989), American photographer known for controversial images of the homosexual male BDSM subculture of New York City.

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From Mapplethorpe + -ian.

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