aph·ro·di·si·ac

(ăf′rə-dē′zē-ăk′, -dĭz′ē-)

adj.

Arousing or intensifying sexual desire.

Something, such as a drug or food, having such an effect.

[Greek aphrodīsiakos, from aphrodīsia, sexual pleasures, from Aphrodītē, Aphrodite.]

aph′ro·di·si′a·cal (-dĭ-zī′ĭ-kəl) adj.

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aphrodisiac

(ˌæfrəˈdɪzɪæk)

(Pharmacology) a drug, food, etc, that excites sexual desire

adj

exciting or heightening sexual desire

[C18: from Greek aphrodisiakos, from aphrodisios belonging to Aphrodite]

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aph•ro•dis•i•ac

(ˌæf rəˈdi zɛˌæk, -ˈdɪz iˌæk)

adj.

1. Also, aph•ro•di•si•a•cal (ˌæf rə dəˈzaɪ ə kəl, -ˈsaɪ-) arousing sexual desire.

2. a food, drug, or other agent that arouses or is reputed to arouse sexual desire.

[1710–20; < Greek aphrodīsiakós relating to love or desire =Aphrodisi(os) of Aphrodite + -akos -ac]

aphrodisiac

a food or other substance that creates sexual desire. — aphrodisiac, adj.

aphrodisiac

noun

1. love potion, philter Asparagus is reputed to be an aphrodisiac.

adjective

1. erotic or erotical, exciting, stimulating, arousing, venereal plants with aphrodisiac qualities

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aphrodisiac

adjective

Of, concerning, or promoting sexual love or desire:

amatory, amorous, erotic, lascivious, salacious, sexual, sexy.

Translations

αφροδισιακός

aphrodisiaque

afrodisiaco

aphrodisiac

[ˌæfrəʊˈdɪzɪæk]

A. ADJ → afrodisiaco

B. N → afrodisiaco m

Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005

aphrodisiac

[ˌæfrəˈdɪziæk]

n → aphrodisiaque m

adj [quality, property] → aphrodisiaque

Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005

aphrodisiac

n → Aphrodisiakum nt

adj → aphrodisisch

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aphrodisiac

[ˌæfrəʊˈdɪzɪæk] n & adj → afrodisiaco/a

Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995

aph·ro·di·si·ac

a. afrodisíaco-a, que estimula deseos sexuales.

English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

aphrodisiac

adj & n afrodisíaco or afrodisiaco

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The curiosity of Joubert and his correspondents is further revealed in the gathering of several hundred common expressions, problems, and sayings, in the refutations of bestiary tales, and in the discussions of oysters as aphrodisiacs (Joubert recommends a balanced diet instead), poisons, the best regimen for princes, the possibility of living without eating, the dangers of nightfall, and the old question of what language a child who had never heard speech would speak.

The Second Part of the Popular Errors

Following the investigation, the New York City Department of Health issued a press release warning the public about the health hazards associated with products marketed as aphrodisiacs. In addition, the NYCPCC recommends empiric administration of large quantities of Digibind[R] (10 vials) to symptomatic patients who may have ingested such products.

Deaths associated with a purported aphrodisiac - New York City, February 1993-May 1995

"The cross platform and social sharing activity that has been building organically since 2011 demonstrates a real interest in poisons and aphrodisiacs from the adult and teenage public."

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Friends, fans, families, fugitives, those with no girlfriends since birth, "DOMs" and yayas are invited to the launch of RJ Ledesma's newest humor book, "Playing with Pink Parts: RJ Ledesma's Guide to Gayumas, Aphrodisiacs and Love Spells," on Sept.

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Add ginseng and saffron to your diet since both are proven performance boosters, according to a new scientific review of natural aphrodisiacs by researchers from the University of Guelph.

Wanna 'spice' up your sex life? Add these natural enhancers in diet

"Power is an aphrodisiac," cooed Sally, but aphrodisiacs are overrated.Last night I ate a dozen oysters and only 11 of them worked.

Tale of Long Tall Sally; RESULT!

The national Let's Talk about Sex Week event saw education presenter David Riley talk about courtship, the origins of aphrodisiacs, and the procreation of endangered species

Romance of nature..

GET in the mood for love with our delicious menu of aphrodisiacs. Stock up on the right food and drink and you'll be on your way to a passionate night.

Food to put in the mood; LEFT IT TOO LATE TO BOOK A TABLE FOR AROMANTIC MEAL? DON'T WORRY... SPICE UP A 'QUIET NIGHT IN' WITH SOME SPECIAL INGREDIENTS AND YOU'LL SOON BE TANTALISING MORE THAN JUST THE TASTE BUDS, SAYS LINDSAY CLYDESDALE

I thought I'd start off by cooking her a meal and wanted to use a few aphrodisiacs to see if they help the evening along...

The Sex Doctor: I want to add spice

And Somerfield is expecting sales in aphrodisiacs to rocket with a third of people planning to tempt their partner's tastebuds with foods of love.

Home food date's ideal

You could also go for foods reputed to be aphrodisiacs such as oysters - even if you can't bear to eat them, the thought is there.

weekend: food: Get in mood for love; HOW TO CREATE ROMANTIC ATMOSPHERE FOR VALENTINE'S DINNER

Research by Safeway Supermarket has shown how many otherwise ordinary food products are,in fact, ancient aphrodisiacs in disguise.

VIVA!: Alternatively speaking..

Noun	1.	aphrodisiac - a drug or other agent that stimulates sexual desire excitant, stimulant drug, stimulant - a drug that temporarily quickens some vital process
Adj.	1.	aphrodisiac - exciting sexual desire aphrodisiacal, sexy anaphrodisiac - tending to diminish sexual desire