English Explanatory Dictionary

Lesbosian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A native or inhabitant of Lesbos.
adj
  1. Synonym of Lesbian (“Of or pertaining to the island of Lesbos.”).

Word forms

Lesbosian Lesbosians more Lesbosian most Lesbosian

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Λέσβος (Lésbos) + adjective suffix -ian, irregularly retaining -os to avoid clashing in spoken language with lesbian.

Synonyms

Lesbian Lesvian Lesviot
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