Sapphic

Meanings

1. Relating to the Greek poetess Sappho from Lesbos or her poetry.
2. 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.
3. Alternative letter-case form of sapphic.

1. A Sapphic verse.
2. A person who is sapphic.

1. Lesbian, relating to lesbianism, or (broadly) to women who are attracted (not necessarily exclusively) to women.

1. Alternative letter-case form of Sapphic.

Etymology

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).