noun
aphrodisiac
af-roh-DEE-zee-ak
noun
1
A food, drink, or substance believed to increase sexual desire.
"Oysters have long had a reputation as an aphrodisiac."
"Chocolate is often marketed as a romantic aphrodisiac, though the science is thin."
How to Use Aphrodisiac
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething said to boost sexual desire when eaten or used.
Common pairings
natural aphrodisiac
known aphrodisiac
Word Forms
aphrodisiacs plural
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Etymology
From Greek aphrodisiakos, "relating to Aphrodite," the goddess of love and beauty.
Antonyms
Rhymes for aphrodisiac
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