nymphomania
noun
nym·pho·ma·nia ˌnim(p)-fə-ˈmā-nē-ə 
-nyə
: excessive sexual desire by a female
Word History
Etymology
New Latin, from nymphae inner lips of the vulva (from Latin, plural of nympha) + Late Latin mania mania
First Known Use
1702, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
nymphomania
noun
nym·pho·ma·nia ˌnim(p)-fə-ˈmā-nē-ə, -nyə
: excessive sexual desire by a female compare satyriasis
nymphomania
noun
as in satyriasis
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- satyriasis
- erotomania
- eroticism
- concupiscence
- eros
- lustfulness
- lust
- horniness
- itch
- lasciviousness
- ardor
- salaciousness
- lewdness
- wantonness
- licentiousness
- passion
- libidinousness
- randiness
- lickerishness
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- frigidity