Definition of Aphrodisiac

1. Noun. A drug or other agent that stimulates sexual desire.

Generic synonyms: Excitant, Stimulant, Stimulant Drug
Derivative terms: Aphrodisiacal

2. Adjective. Exciting sexual desire.
Exact synonyms: Aphrodisiacal, Sexy
Antonyms: Anaphrodisiac
Derivative terms: Sex, Sexiness

Definition of Aphrodisiac

1. a. Exciting venereal desire; provocative to venery.

2. n. That which (as a drug, or some kinds of food) excites to venery.

Definition of Aphrodisiac

1. Adjective. Arousing or intensifying sexual desire ¹

2. Noun. A food or drug having such an effect ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Aphrodisiac

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Aphrodisiac

1. A chemical agent or odour that stimulate sexual desires. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Aphrodisiac

aphorize
aphorized
aphorizer
aphorizers
aphorizes
aphorizing
aphotesthesia
aphotic
aphotic zone
aphotometric
aphrasia
aphrasias
aphrenia
aphrite
aphrodisiacal
aphrodisiacs
aphrodisian
aphrodite
aphrodites
aphroditic
aphrometer
aphrometers
aphronia
aphtha
aphthae
aphthae major
aphthae minor

Literary usage of Aphrodisiac

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. American Book Prices Current (1913)
"aphrodisiacs and Anti-aphrodisiac«. Lond.,. 4to. Hf. mor. (binding worn), Reade, L., Sept. 25, '12. (401) $7.25. Hf. leath., une.. A., Nov. 7, '12. ..."

2. King's American Dispensatory by John King, Harvey Wickes Felter, John Uri Lloyd (1905)
"It will very likely be found to possess laxative, tonic, and diuretic properties only ; and the aphrodisiac effects following its use, no more prove that ..."

3. A German-English dictionary of terms used in medicine and the allied sciences by Hugo Lang, Bertram Abrahams (1905)
"... a. aphrodisiac Beischlafs-fähig, a. capable of copulating Beleg-masse, /. covering or investing substance Beischlafs-fähigkeit, /. capability of ..."

4. Excessive venery, masturbation, and continence by Joseph William Howe (1887)
"... phosphorus Pills—Cantharides as an aphrodisiac—Best mode of administration—Combination of Ergot, Nux Vomica and Capsicum—Effect of Can- nabis Indica, ..."

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