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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)
- (countable) A native or inhabitant of Lesbos.
- Synonyms: Lesbian, Lesvian, (rare) Lesviot
Adjective
Lesbosian (comparative more Lesbosian, superlative most Lesbosian)
- Synonym of Lesbian (“Of or pertaining to the island of Lesbos.”)