lesbian

IPA: ɫˈɛzbiʌn

A homosexual woman, one who is mostly or exclusively sexually or romantically attracted to other women.
(uncommon) A homosexual female animal.
(countable) A native or inhabitant of Lesbos.
(linguistics, uncountable) The variety of Aeolic Greek spoken on Lesbos from about 800 to 300 b.c., best known from the writings of Sappho and Alcaeus of Mytilene.
(historical) A sweet, mild wine made on Lesbos in ancient times.
(countable) Alternative letter-case form of lesbian (“homosexual woman”). [A homosexual woman, one who is mostly or exclusively sexually or romantically attracted to other women.]

(informal, nonstandard, transitive, intransitive) To (cause to) take part in lesbian sex, or other lesbian activity.

(LGBT, of a woman) Homosexual, gay; preferring exclusively women as romantic or sexual partners.
(LGBT, of a woman, broadly) Preferring primarily women as romantic or sexual partners.
(LGBT, of a romantic or sexual act or relationship) Between two or more women; homosexual, gay.
(LGBT, especially of an institution or group) Intended for lesbians.
Of or pertaining to the island of Lesbos.
(linguistics) Of or pertaining to the Lesbian variety of Aeolic Greek.
(archaic) Amatory; erotic.
Alternative letter-case form of lesbian (“of women: homosexual”). [(LGBT, of a woman) Homosexual, gay; preferring exclusively women as romantic or sexual partners.]

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