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:
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:
lesbian
Plural:
lesbians

Origin 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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