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Word: Paphian
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late 15th century. From classical Latin Paphius of or associated with Paphos, of or associated with Venus (from Paphos (ancient Greek Πάϕος), the name of a city in Cyprus believed to be the birthplace of Aphrodite or Venus and formerly sacred to her + -ius, suffix forming adjectives) + -an
Definition:
A native or inhabitant of Paphos.
Definition:
A prostitute.
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