GAYNESS

homosexuality, homosexualism, homoeroticism, queerness, gayness

(noun) a sexual attraction to (or sexual relations with) persons of the same sex

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

gayness (usually uncountable, plural gaynesses)

(rare, dated, uncountable) The state of being gay (colorful or festive); display or dressiness.

(rare, dated, countable) The state of being gay (cheerful); gaiety.

(uncountable) The state of being gay (homosexual); homosexuality.

Synonyms: homosexuality, queerness

Hyponym: lesbianism

Anagrams

• ganseys

Source: Wiktionary


Gay"ness, n.

Definition: Gayety; finery. [R.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Coffee Trivia

Coffee is a brewed drink prepared from roasted coffee beans, the seeds of berries from certain Coffea species. When coffee berries turn from green to bright red – indicating ripeness – they are picked, processed, and dried. Dried coffee seeds are roasted to varying degrees, depending on the desired flavor.

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