algolagniac

Variant of algolagnia

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

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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