"celesbian" meaning in All languages combined

See celesbian on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: celesbians [plural]
Etymology: Blend of celebrity + lesbian. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|celebrity|lesbian}} Blend of celebrity + lesbian Head templates: {{en-noun}} celesbian (plural celesbians)
  1. A celebrity who is also famous for being a lesbian. Categories (topical): LGBT, People

Inflected forms

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          "ref": "2006 March 13, “Best Lesbian Bar”, in New York, volume 39, numbers 8–14, page 84",
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