Aphrodisiac

//æf.ɹoʊˈdi.zi.æk// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Something, generally a food or drug, having such an effect.

    "Power is the ultimate aphrodisiac."

  2. 2
    a drug or other agent that stimulates sexual desire wordnet
Adjective
  1. 1
    Arousing or intensifying sexual desire. not-comparable

    "Cognac, with the addition of a little paprika and the yolk of an egg, is considered an effective aphrodisiac aid."

Adjective
  1. 1
    stimulating sexual desire wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
amatoryamorousaphrodisiacalarousingeroticerotic

Example

More examples

"The Black Forest cake is a natural aphrodisiac."

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἀφροδισιακός (aphrodisiakós, “venereal”), from Ἀφροδίσιος (Aphrodísios, “pertaining to Aphrodite”).

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