tribade
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Definition
- Noun:
- A female homosexual; a lesbian: The word "tribade" is a historical and often clinical term for a woman who is sexually attracted to other women. It is derived from practices associated with tribadism.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The ancient text described her as a tribade.
- The term "tribade" is rarely used in modern everyday language.
Advanced Usage
- The term is primarily found in historical, anthropological, or literary contexts discussing same-sex relationships between women. Its usage in contemporary settings is often considered archaic or overly technical.
Variants and Related Words
- Tribadism (n): A historical term for sexual practice between women, specifically referring to rubbing or friction; often used in a clinical or historical sense.
Synonyms
- Lesbian: The standard modern term for a female homosexual.
- Homosexual woman: A more formal or descriptive term.
Notes on Usage
- Important: "Tribade" is an outdated term. It is strongly recommended to use the word "lesbian" in modern contexts, as "tribade" can carry historical, pathologizing, or pejorative connotations.
Noun
- a female homosexual