| 释义 |
pa·phi·an
I. \ˈpāfēən\ adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Latin paphius Paphian (from Greek paphios, from Paphos, ancient city of Cyprus that was the center of worship of the Greek goddess of love Aphrodite) + English -an
1.
a. : of, relating to, or characteristic of Paphos
b. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the people of Paphos
2. : relating especially to illicit love : wanton
< sail for some vague Paphian bourn — Robert Frost >
II. noun
(-s)
1. capitalized : a native or inhabitant of Paphos
2. often capitalized : prostitute |