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The definition of an aphrodisiac is a substance that stimulates sexual desire.

(noun)

A love potion is an example of an aphrodisiac.

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adjective

arousing or increasing sexual desire

Origin: Gr aphrodisiakos, ult. < Aphrodite

noun

any aphrodisiac drug or other agent

See aphrodisiac in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Arousing or intensifying sexual desire.

noun

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

Origin:

Origin: Greek aphrodīsiakos

Origin: , from aphrodīsiā, sexual pleasures

Origin: , from Aphrodītē, Aphrodite

Related Forms:

aphˌro·di·siˈa·cal (-dĭ-zīˈĭ-kəl) adjective

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