What does "aphrodisiac" mean?

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

What is a synonym for "aphrodisiac"?

Common synonyms include: amatory, amorous, aphrodisiacal, arousing, desire enhancer, erogenic.

Pronounced //æf.ɹoʊˈdi.zi.æk//.

/æf.ɹoʊˈdi.zi.æk/ adj, noun

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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

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

"The Black Forest cake is a natural aphrodisiac."

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