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Definition of Paphian
1. a. Of or pertaining to Paphos, an ancient city of Cyprus, having a celebrated temple of Venus; hence, pertaining to Venus, or her rites.
2. n. A native or inhabitant of Paphos.
Definition of Paphian
1. Adjective. (literary) Pertaining to love or sexual desire, especially when illicit. ¹
2. Adjective. Of or relating to Paphos, the mythical birthplace of the goddess of love on the island of Cyprus. ¹
3. Noun. (literary) A prostitute. ¹
4. Noun. A resident of Paphos. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Paphian
1. a prostitute [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Paphian
Literary usage of Paphian
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Plough, the Loom, and the AnvilFarm buildings (1855)
"I have analyzed the •' Paphian Lotion" used for beautifying: tbo ... Esq.—Dear
Sir:—If yoi think my opinion of your ''Paphian Lotion" will hav« any weight ..."
2. The Knickerbocker: Or, New-York Monthly Magazine by Charles Fenno Hoffman, Timothy Flint, Lewis Gaylord Clark, Kinahan Cornwallis, John Holmes Agnew (1840)
"... Paphian bow'rs, where murmuring fountains flow, Young Love, all eager, to the
chase departs : Life's day is dawning : blithe with hope he starts, ..."
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