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Anaphrodisiac

adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Antaphrodisiac (capable of reducing the sex drive).

    "Tobacco and the plant valerian are also considered to be anaphrodisiac in their effects, diminishing sexual inclination."

Adjective
  1. 1
    tending to diminish sexual desire wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    An antaphrodisiac (substance which reduces the sex drive).

    "Among this group are the solanacei alkaloids, that have a decided anti-sexual tendency. Such plants and similar anaphrodisiacs were often used, especially in the Middle Ages, to promote asceticism and, in the case of monks, to diminish fleshly desires."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From an- + aphrodisiac.

Etymology 2

From an- + aphrodisiac.

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