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lesbos

/ˈlɛz.bɑːs/
Adjective:Lesbian
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A large Greek island located in the northeastern Aegean Sea near the coast of Asia Minor, historically renowned as the home of the ancient lyric poet Sappho.

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When capitalized as 'Lesbos' (or 'Lesvos'), it is the proper name of the Greek island; in lowercase ('lesbos'), it is a derogatory slang plural of 'lesbo' and is widely considered offensive.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lesbos. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lesbos
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