Lesbosian

English

Etymology

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

Noun

Lesbosian (countable and uncountable, plural Lesbosians)

  1. (countable) A native or inhabitant of Lesbos.
    Synonyms: Lesbian, Lesvian, (rare) Lesviot

Adjective

Lesbosian (comparative more Lesbosian, superlative most Lesbosian)

  1. Synonym of Lesbian (“Of or pertaining to the island of Lesbos.”).
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