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Aphrodisiac

//æf.ɹoʊˈdi.zi.æk// adj, noun

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Adjective

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
stimulating sexual desire wordnet

Noun

1
Something, generally a food or drug, having such an effect.
"Power is the ultimate aphrodisiac."
2
a drug or other agent that stimulates sexual desire wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

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

Etymology 2

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

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