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SAPPHIC

• SAPPHIC (adjective)
The adjective SAPPHIC has 2 senses:

1. a meter used by Sappho and named after her
2. of female homosexuality

Familiarity information: SAPPHIC used as an adjective is rare.

• SAPPHIC (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

A meter used by Sappho and named after her

Similar:

rhythmic; rhythmical (recurring with measured regularity)

Sense 2

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Meaning:

Of female homosexuality

Synonyms:

lesbian; sapphic

Similar:

homosexual (sexually attracted to members of your own sex)

"In for a dime, in for a dollar."
(English proverb)
"A good man does not take what belongs to someone else."
(Native American proverb, Pueblo)
"Meat and mass never hindered man."
(Arabic proverb)
"Next to fire, straw isn't good."
(Corsican proverb)

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