Lesbosian

adj, noun

adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A native or inhabitant of Lesbos. countable
Adjective
  1. 1
    Synonym of Lesbian (“Of or pertaining to the island of Lesbos.”).

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Λέσβος (Lésbos) + adjective suffix -ian, irregularly retaining -os to avoid clashing in spoken language with lesbian.

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