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Sapphic.

Relating to the Greek poetess Sappho from Lesbos or her poetry.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈsæf.ɪk/UK, US
  1. Relating to the Greek poetess Sappho from Lesbos or her poetry.

    not-comparable
  2. Of a certain kind of verse reputed to have been invented by Sappho, consisting of five metrical feet, of which the first, fourth, and fifth are trochees, the second is a spondee, and the third a dactyl.

    not-comparable
  3. Alternative letter-case form of sapphic.

    alt-of · not-comparable
Where this word comes from

Sappho (Ancient Greek Σαπφώ (Sapphṓ)) + -ic, whence Latin Sapphicus. Sense related to sexuality alludes to Sappho's poetry discussing love between women (see also lesbian).

noun/ˈsæf.ɪk/UK, US
  1. A Sapphic verse.

  2. A person who is sapphic.

Where this word comes from

Sappho (Ancient Greek Σαπφώ (Sapphṓ)) + -ic, whence Latin Sapphicus. Sense related to sexuality alludes to Sappho's poetry discussing love between women (see also lesbian).

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