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Definitions

Proper Noun

1. 1
   An Ancient Greek female name, particularly borne by a poetess from Lesbos who lived between 630 and 570 BC (exact dates unknown).
2. 2
   80 Sappho, a main belt asteroid.
3. 3
   A female given name from Ancient Greek. rare

Example

More examples

"Sappho was a famous Lesbian poet."

Etymology

From Latin Sapphō, from Ancient Greek Σαπφώ (Sapphṓ).

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