Mapplethorpean

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A form of 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.

Scrabble 25

Meanings

adjectiveMapplethorpean (comparative more Mapplethorpean, superlative most Mapplethorpean)

comparative more Mapplethorpean · superlative most Mapplethorpean

  1. alternativeAlternative form of Mapplethorpian.
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