Madam and Eve

noun

A phrase, often satirical, recasting the Biblical couple of Adam and Eve as a lesbian couple.

Meanings

nounMadam and Eve pl (plural only)
  1. attributivehumorousoftenpluralplural onlyuncommonA phrase, often satirical, recasting the Biblical couple of Adam and Eve as a lesbian couple.

Origin

Alteration of Adam and Eve with Madam chosen for its phonetic similarity.

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APA

Madam and Eve. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Madam%20and%20Eve

MLA

“Madam and Eve.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Madam%20and%20Eve. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Madam and Eve,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Madam%20and%20Eve.

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