sapphic
1 synonym for sapphic, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Connected with the ancient Greek poet Sappho of Lesbos or her poems.
Etymology
Formed from Sappho (Ancient Greek Σαπφώ (Sapphṓ)) plus -ic, giving rise to Latin Sapphicus. The sense connected with sexuality alludes to Sappho's poetry, which discusses love between women (see also lesbian).
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