Sappho - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Sappho :  (noun)

1: the Greek lyric poet of Lesbos; much admired although only fragments of her poetry have been preserved (6th century BC) [syn: Sappho]

Based on WordNet 2.0

Sappho : \Sap"pho\, n. [See Sapphic.] (Zo["o]l.) Any one of several species of brilliant South American humming birds of the genus Sappho, having very bright-colored and deeply forked tails; -- called also firetail.

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)

Example Usage of Sappho

ubiquitousmixie: @dragonwine aawe....i'll be your santa if you wantttt! i can be Sappho claus for you!
StaciaKane: Oooh, Amazon believes I will enjoy "The Love Songs of Sappho." I'm not quite sure on what they're basing that, but who knows? I probly would
AndreMader: Morgen Tanztee im Sappho. Geht da alle hin. Machen!
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