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prurient definition

pru·ri·ent (pro̵orē ənt)

adjective

  1. having or expressing lustful ideas or desires
  2. tending to excite lust; lascivious; lewd
  3. Rare itching

Etymology: L pruriens < prurire, to itch, long for, be lecherous < IE base *preus-, to burn, freeze > L pruna, live coal

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