Lesbian Definition

lĕzbē-ən

lesbians

noun

lesbians

A person born or living on Lesbos.

Webster's New World

A homosexual woman.

Webster's New World

The ancient Greek dialect of Lesbos.

American Heritage

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adjective

Of, relating to, or being a lesbian.

American Heritage

Of Lesbos or its people or culture.

Webster's New World

Of homosexuality between women.

Webster's New World

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Other Word Forms of Lesbian

Singular:

lesbian

Plural:

lesbians

From Latin Lesbius from Greek Lesbios from Lesbos

From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
After Lesbos home of Sappho, known for her homoerotic poetry

From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition