Word Study
aphrodisiac
CIDE DICTIONARY
aphrodisiac, a. [Gr. pertaining to sensual love, fr. . See Aphrodite.].
Exciting venereal desire; stimulating the desire for sexual gratification. [1913 Webster]
aphrodisiac, n.
That which (as a drug, or some kinds of food) stimulate sexual desire. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
aphrodisiac, adj. & n.
--adj. that arouses sexual desire.
--n. an aphrodisiac drug.
--adj. that arouses sexual desire.
--n. an aphrodisiac drug.
Etymology
Gk aphrodisiakos f. aphrodisios f. Aphrodite Gk goddess of love
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