Sappho

[ saf-oh ]

noun

1. c620–c565 b.c., Greek poet, born in Lesbos.

Sappho

/ ˈsæfəʊ /

noun

1. Sappho6th century bc6th century bcFGreekWRITING: poet 6th century bc , Greek lyric poetess of Lesbos

Sappho

1. An ancient Greek poet known for her love lyrics.

Notes

The word is derived from the island of Lesbos, the birthplace of Sappho, who was a homosexual.

Example Sentences

One of the poems is remarkably well preserved and adds greatly to what is known about Sappho and her poetic technique.

From The Daily Beast

The new Sappho papyrus probably came from Egypt and perhaps from Oxyrynchus, but its provenance may never be known.

From The Daily Beast

And Aristoxenus says that Sappho was the inventor of the Mixo-lydian, and that from her the tragic poets learned it.

From Project Gutenberg

I do not for a moment desire to claim the benefit of this excuse for my "Sappho."

From Project Gutenberg

Though not exactly a success, "Sappho" brought me some solid advantage, both present and future.

From Project Gutenberg

No publisher had offered to publish the score of "Sappho," but that of "Ulysse" was more favoured.

From Project Gutenberg

"Sappho" was performed for the first time on April 16, 1851, just before my thirty-second birthday.

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