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Paphian.

Of, from or relating to Paphos, the mythical birthplace of the goddess of love on the island of Cyprus.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈpeɪfɪən/UK
  1. Of, from or relating to Paphos, the mythical birthplace of the goddess of love on the island of Cyprus.

    not-comparable
  2. Pertaining to love or sexual desire, especially when illicit.

    literary · not-comparable
Where this word comes from

From Latin Paphius [from Ancient Greek Πάφιος (Páphios), from Πάφος (Páphos, “Paphos”) + -ιος (-ios)] + English -an.

noun/ˈpeɪfɪən/UK
  1. A native or inhabitant of Paphos.

  2. A prostitute.

    literary
Where this word comes from

From Latin Paphius [from Ancient Greek Πάφιος (Páphios), from Πάφος (Páphos, “Paphos”) + -ιος (-ios)] + English -an.

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