sappian
Sappian is an English term that can function as both an adjective and a proper noun. It is exceedingly rare in contemporary usage and is most often found in historical, literary, or genealogical writings. When used as an adjective, sappian historically denotes relation to the ancient Greek poet Sappho or to matters associated with her circle, though the more common scholarly term for that domain is Sapphic.
As a proper noun, Sappian may appear as a Latinized personal name (Sappianus) in inscriptions and late
Origin and forms: The term derives from the Latin Sappianus, which in turn is linked to the
Usage notes: Because it is uncommon outside niche contexts, the meaning of sappian is highly dependent on