Paphian
[ pey-fee-uhn ]
/ ˈpeɪ fi ən /
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adjective
of or relating to Paphos, an ancient city of Cyprus sacred to Aphrodite.
of or relating to love, especially illicit sexual love; erotic; wanton.
noting or pertaining to Aphrodite or to her worship or service.
noun
the Paphian, Aphrodite: so called from her cult center at Paphos.
(often lowercase) a prostitute.
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Paphian
/ (ˈpeɪfɪən) /
adjective
of or relating to Paphos
of or relating to Aphrodite
literary of sexual love
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