Lesbosian

English

Etymology

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)

1. (countable) A native or inhabitant of Lesbos.

   Synonyms: Lesbian, Lesvian, (rare) Lesviot

Adjective

Lesbosian (comparative more Lesbosian, superlative most Lesbosian)

1. Synonym of Lesbian (“Of or pertaining to the island of Lesbos.”)