paphian

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Adjective

1. {{demonym-adj|en|Paphos}}, the mythical birthplace of the goddess of love on the island of [[Cyprus]]. {{defdate|from 16th c.}}
2. {{lb|en|literary}} Pertaining to [[love]] or [[sexual]] desire, especially when [[illicit]]. {{defdate|from 16th c.}}

Noun

1. {{demonym-noun|en|Paphos}}.
2. {{lb|en|literary}} A [[prostitute]].

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