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algolagnia Definition

algo·lag·nia (al′gō lag′nē ə, -gə-)

noun

abnormal sexual pleasure derived from inflicting or suffering pain; masochism or sadism

Etymology: ModL < algo- + Gr lagneia, lust

algolagnia Related Forms
al′go·lag′·niac noun or al′go·lag′·nist al′go·lag′·nic adjective

Browse dictionary entries near algolagnia

  1. ‹ ALGOL
  2. ‹ algoid
  3. ‹ algo-
  4. ‹ alginic acid
  5. ‹ alginate
  6. ‹ algin
  7. ‹ Algiers
  8. ‹ algid
  9. ‹ algicide
  10. ‹ -algia
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  6. Algonquin ›
  7. algophobia ›
  8. algorism ›
  9. algorithm ›
  10. algum ›