Etymology

sapphic

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Today it means: Relating to the Greek poetess Sappho from Lesbos or her poetry. Full definition →

Ancient Greek Σαπφώ
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sapphic · adjective, noun1

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Sapphic · adjective, noun2

  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromΣαπφώ
  2. English todaySapphic

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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