Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pey-fee-uh n]
- /ˈpeɪ fi ən/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [pey-fee-uh n]
- /ˈpeɪ fi ən/
Definitions of paphian word
- adjective paphian of or relating to Paphos, an ancient city of Cyprus sacred to Aphrodite. 1
- adjective paphian of or relating to love, especially illicit sexual love; erotic; wanton. 1
- adjective paphian noting or pertaining to Aphrodite or to her worship or service. 1
- noun paphian the Paphian, Aphrodite: so called from her cult center at Paphos. 1
- noun paphian (often lowercase) a prostitute. 1
- adjective paphian of or relating to Paphos 0
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Origin of paphian
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
1605-15; < Latin Paphi(us) (< Greek Páphios of Paphos, of Aphrodite) + -an
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Parts of speech for Paphian
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
paphian popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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