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sapphic

sapp·hic

UK/ˈsæfɪk/ uncommon

adjective

1.

a meter used by Sappho and named after her

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Origin

Sappho (Ancient Greek Σαπφώ (Sapphṓ)) + -ic, whence Latin Sapphicus. Sense related to sexuality alludes to Sappho's poetry discussing love between women (see also lesbian).

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