Sapphic

English

/ˈsæf.ɪk/

adj
Definitions
  • Relating to the Greek poetess Sappho from Lesbos or her poetry.
  • (poetry) Of a certain kind of verse reputed to have been invented by Sappho, consisting of five metrical metrical feet, of which the first, fourth, and fifth are trochees, the second is a spondee, and the third a dactyl.
  • relating to sexual or romantic intimacy between women.

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek Σαπφώ (the Greek poet).

Origin

Ancient Greek

Σαπφώ

Gloss

the Greek poet

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