sapphic

Between women, romantically

Sapphic means relating to romantic or sexual attraction between women.

The term derives from Sappho, the ancient Greek poet of Lesbos who wrote love poetry addressed to women.

Sapphic serves as a broader umbrella than lesbian, sometimes including bisexual women or anyone who experiences woman-loving attraction: sapphic poetry, sapphic romance novels, the sapphic community.

In poetry, sapphic also refers to a specific classical meter Sappho used. (Capitalized Sapphic may appear in formal or classical contexts.)

lesbian

queer

Unusual or non-normative

gayAttracted to same sex
butchMasculine in manner
femmeFeminine-presenting queer person

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verse

Metered poetic passage

stanzaPoem's line grouping
meterDevice that measures usage
lyricSong's text

fragment · ode · imagery · rhyme · rhythm · longing · desire · beauty · emotion · hendecasyllable

romantic

love

Intense fond attachment

desireIntense wanting
longingIntense, persistent desire
passionIntense emotional drive

intimacy · devotion · tenderness · yearning · adoration · infatuation · affection · pining · beloved · connection

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Lesbos

Greek Aegean island

lyricSong's text
fragmentIncomplete portion of whole
papyrusAncient plant-derived writing material

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