Associations to the word «Paphian»

Wiktionary

PAPHIAN, adjective. (literary) Pertaining to love or sexual desire, especially when illicit.
PAPHIAN, adjective. Of or relating to Paphos, the mythical birthplace of the goddess of love on the island of Cyprus.
PAPHIAN, noun. (literary) A prostitute.
PAPHIAN, noun. A resident of Paphos.

Wise words

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Aldous Huxley