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

"Sapphic" in song lyrics

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  • "michael sapphic"
    AOL — AOL

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