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
Synonyms:
- gay woman
- tribade
- homosexual
- sapphist
- gay
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
Noun
Singular:
lesbianPlural:
lesbiansOrigin of Lesbian
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
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