lesbian

/ˈlɛz.bɪ.ən/adj
High School
1

Homosexual, gay; preferring exclusively women as romantic or sexual partners.

2

Preferring primarily women as romantic or sexual partners.

3

Between two or more women; homosexual, gay.

4

Intended for lesbians.

5

Alternative letter-case form of Lesbian (“of or pertaining to the island of Lesbos”).

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Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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