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Lesbosian en · ADJ

Etymology

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

Meanings

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

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
most Lesbosian	Degree=Sup		lexicographic
more Lesbosian	Degree=Cmp		lexicographic

Synonyms

Lesbian

Lesbosian en · NOUN

Etymology

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

Meanings

1. (countable) A native or inhabitant of Lesbos.

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
Lesbosians	Number=Plur		lexicographic

Synonyms

Lesbian · Lesviot · Lesvian