Paphian

[peifiәn]

(a.) Of or pertaining to Paphos, an ancient city of Cyprus, having a celebrated temple of Venus; hence, pertaining to Venus, or her rites.

(n.) A native or inhabitant of Paphos.

Typist: Melba

adj. pertaining to Paphos in Cyprus sacred to Aphrodite: lascivious.—n. a native of Paphos a votary of Aphrodite: a whore.

Edited by Laurence