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Lesbian
noun 
  1. An inhabitant of Lesbos
  2. A homosexual woman.
adjective 
  1. Of or pertaining to the island of Lesbos.
  2. (used of women) Homosexual.
Etymology: From Latin Lesbius "Lesbian" + -an. The sense of "homosexual" is a reference to w:Sappho, Sappho, a famous Lesbian and lesbian poet.

     

lesbian
noun 
  1. A woman who is homosexual; that is, attracted to other women.
Translations: 
  • French: lesbienne , gouine
  • German: Lesbe , Lesbierin (latter is obsolete)
  • Italian: lesbica(it)f
adjective 
  1. Pertaining to female homosexuality
She's involved in a relationship.
  1. Intended for lesbians.
We're going to a bar tonight.
Translations: 
  • French: lesbien , lesbienne (1, 2)
  • German: lesbisch
  • Italian: lesbico , lesbica (1, 2)
Etymology: From Greek Lesbos, Lesb(os) + Latin(?) adjective ending -ian

     
 
  

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