lesbian

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[edit] Etymology

From Latin Lesbiana, from Ancient Greek Λέσβος (Lesbos) + Latin adjective suffix -iana; by reference to Sappho of Lesbos (from whence also sapphist), known for her sentimental poems about women.

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lesbian (comparative more lesbian, superlative most lesbian)

Positive
lesbian

Comparative
more lesbian

Superlative
most lesbian

  1. Pertaining to female homosexuality
    She's involved in a lesbian relationship.
  2. Intended for lesbians.
    We're going to a lesbian bar tonight.

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  • (1): dyke (usually offensive, but reclaimed by some lesbians), gay (preferred by many lesbians), homosexual
  • (2): dyke (usually offensive, but reclaimed by some lesbians), gay (preferred by many lesbians), homosexual

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[edit] Noun

Singular
lesbian

Plural
lesbians

lesbian (plural lesbians)

  1. a female homosexual

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French lesbien

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lesbian 4 nom/acc forms

  1. lesbian

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