kurtisaani — meaning in English
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English meaning
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courtesan
noun Historically, a woman — often glamorous and educated — who had wealthy or high-status men as lovers or clients, sometimes at a royal court.
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paphian
adj Of, from or relating to Paphos, the mythical birthplace of the goddess of love on the island of Cyprus.
Senses
kurtisaani is used for these senses in English:
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Paphian
(literary) A prostitute.
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courtesan
A female prostitute, especially one with high-status or wealthy clients.
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courtesan
(dated) The mistress of a royal or noble.
paphian — full definition
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adj Of, from or relating to Paphos, the mythical birthplace of the goddess of love on the island of Cyprus.
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adj Pertaining to love or sexual desire, especially when illicit.
