Sapphic

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈsæf.ɪk/
• Rhymes: -æfɪk

Origin

From Sapphic.

Full definition of sapphic

Adjective

1. Relating to lesbianism; lesbian.Clinton and I became peripherally involved with a pair of Leckford Road girls who, principally sapphic in their interests, would arrange for sessions of group frolic. Christopher Hitchens, Hitch-22

Related terms

• sapphism
• sapphist