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Sapphic Definition & Meaning

sapphic
adjective
  1. a meter used by Sappho and named after her
  2. of or relating to or characterized by homosexual relations between woman

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  • "michael sapphic"
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Frequently asked questions

What does sapphic mean?
a meter used by Sappho and named after her of or relating to or characterized by homosexual relations between woman
What part of speech is sapphic?
Sapphic is an adjective.
How many definitions does sapphic have?
Sapphic has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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