Associations to the word «Sapphic»
Noun
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Wiktionary
SAPPHIC, adjective. Relating to the Greek poetess Sappho from Lesbos or her poetry.
SAPPHIC, adjective. (poetry) Of a certain kind of verse reputed to have been invented by Sappho, consisting of five metrical feet, of which the first, fourth, and fifth are trochees, the second is a spondee, and the third a dactyl.
SAPPHIC, adjective. Alternative letter-case form of sapphic: relating to lesbianism; lesbian.
SAPPHIC, adjective. Relating to lesbianism; lesbian.
Dictionary definition
SAPPHIC, adjective. A meter used by Sappho and named after her.
SAPPHIC, adjective. Of or relating to or characterized by homosexual relations between woman.
Wise words
Men govern nothing with more difficulty than their tongues,
and can moderate their desires more than their words.