aphrodisiac

aphrodisiac definition - medical

aph·ro·dis·i·ac (ăfˌrə-dĭzˈē-ăkˌ, -dēˈzē-)

adjective
Arousing, increasing, or intensifying sexual desire.
noun
An aphrodisiac drug or food.

Related Forms:

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

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