Sappho

biographical name

Sap·​pho ˈsa-(ˌ)fō How to pronounce Sappho (audio)
flourished circa 610–circa 570 b.c. Greek poet

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“Sappho.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Sappho. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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