aphrodisiac
n.
drug or food that arouses sexual desire
adj.
stimulating, arousing sexual desire
Aphrodisiac
An aphrodisiac is an agent which is used to increase
sexual desire . The name comes from the
Greek goddess of Sensuality
Aphrodite. Throughout history, many foods, drinks, and behaviors have had a reputation for making sex more attainable and/or pleasurable. However, from a historical and scientific standpoint, the desired results may be because their users have chosen to believe they will be effective (the
placebo effect). Medical science has not substantiated claims that any particular food increases sexual desire or performance. Some aphrodisiacs appear to gain their reputation from the principles of
sympathetic magic, e.g. oysters, due to their shape. This also explains the trade in the phallic-looking horn of the
rhinoceros, which is endangering this animal. Other animal-based aphrodisiacs gain their reputation from the apparent virility or aggressiveness of the animal source — such as
tiger penis — also endangering the species.
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aphrodisiac
Noun
1. a drug or other agent that stimulates sexual desire
(hypernym) stimulant, stimulant drug
Adjective
1. exciting sexual desire
(synonym) aphrodisiacal, sexy
(antonym) anaphrodisiac
Aphrodisiac
(n.)
That which (as a drug, or some kinds of food) excites to venery.
(a.)
Alt. of Aphrodisiacal
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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aphrodisiac
noun & adjective
(substance) which increases sexual urges