nymphomaniac

Variant of nymphomania

nymphomania definition

nympho·ma·nia (nim′fō mā′nē ə, -fə-, -mān′yə)

noun

abnormal and uncontrollable desire by a woman for sexual intercourse

Etymology: ModL < Gr nymphē, bride + -mania

Related Forms:

  • nymphomaniac nym′pho·ma′·niac′ (-ak′) adjective, noun

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