sæfō

Definitions

1. noun

a female poet of ancient Greece who is celebrated for her lyrical poetry, especially the poems that are attributed to her.

“The students studied the works of Sappho in their literature class.”

2. proper noun

Sappho, a Greek poet (c. 630 - c. 570 BCE) from the island of Lesbos.

“Sappho’s poetry has been a subject of study for centuries.”

3. proper adjective

relating to or characteristic of Sappho or her poetry.

“The Sappho Museum in Lesbos houses many artifacts from the poet’s time.”