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adj
Of, from or relating to Paphos, the mythical birthplace of the goddess of love on the island of Cyprus.
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Usage: not-comparable
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adj
Pertaining to love or sexual desire, especially when illicit.
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Usage: literary, not-comparable
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noun
A native or inhabitant of Paphos.
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noun
A prostitute.
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Usage: literary
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History
From Latin Paphius [from Ancient Greek Πάφιος (Páphios), from Πάφος (Páphos, “Paphos”) + -ιος (-ios)] + English -an.
Across languages
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