Definition of SAPPHISM

sapphism

Plural: sapphisms

Noun

  • Female homosexuality or lesbianism.
  • female homosexuality
  • Lesbianism; female homosexuality.

Examples

  • The unique word SAPPHISM appeared on the board, a high-scoring but unexpected play.

Origin / Etymology

From Sappho (“a poet of the isle of Lesbos (612 B.C.E. - 570 B.C.E.)”) + -ism.

Synonyms

lesbianism

Scrabble Score: 17

sapphism: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
sapphism: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
sapphism: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

sapphism: valid Words With Friends Word