Associations to the word «Sapphic»

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

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