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Definition of aphrodisiac in English: aphrodisiacnoun ˌafrəˈdɪzɪak A food, drink, or other thing that stimulates sexual desire. power is the ultimate aphrodisiac Example sentencesExamples - Poaching continues, however, partly because many Mexican men believe sea turtle eggs, eaten raw with a pinch of lime and salt, are aphrodisiacs.
- Their flavours include chocolate, cardamom and ginger - all aphrodisiacs.
- While not an aphrodisiac, this medication has been reported to increase interest in sex as well as arousal.
- The Chinese consider some mushrooms to be aphrodisiacs.
- In the 17th century royals at Hampton Court drank it and ate it in vast quantities, believing it to be a powerful African aphrodisiac and hangover cure.
- For example, alcohol is commonly viewed as an aphrodisiac that increases sexual desire and capacity.
- This vegetarian food is laced with aphrodisiacs.
- Lettuce was believed to be a powerful aphrodisiac.
- When it comes to traditional restorative products and aphrodisiacs many pills and potions bare little in common with their label.
- One question - is chocolate really an aphrodisiac?
- So just what is it that causes some foods to be labeled as aphrodisiacs?
- The leaves can be made into a tea or stewed, for use as an aphrodisiac.
- Cocoa's stimulative effect - it was once regarded as an aphrodisiac - comes from some of the chemicals in the cocoa bean.
- Whether these foods are actually aphrodisiacs is debatable.
- Oysters are always thought of as the ultimate aphrodisiac.
- The meal was vegetarian and lacked most spices, since certain foods are mild aphrodisiacs and monks supposedly lead celibate lives.
- Many people believe in the power of chocolate as an aphrodisiac, while others swear by a certain perfume or cologne to ignite desire in the sought-after other.
- Not surprisingly, the roots have a reputation as a powerful aphrodisiac.
- Thousands of years ago, saffron was an expensive and aromatic spice use by ancient Egyptians, Romans, and Greeks as an aphrodisiac.
- In spite of its name, it is neither a stimulant nor an aphrodisiac.
Synonyms love potion, philtre stimulant
adjective ˌafrəˈdɪzɪak Of the nature of an aphrodisiac; stimulating sexual desire. the aphrodisiac effects of ylang-ylang oil Example sentencesExamples - Reputed to have aphrodisiac qualities, the plant resembles fennel, and used to be collected for sale at London markets.
- Among many of its healing effects, its aphrodisiac quality has been successfully documented and appreciated for thousands of years.
- The sea cucumber is reputed to have aphrodisiac qualities.
- At that point, I really couldn't tell if the aphrodisiac effect had kicked in.
- What do you already know about aphrodisiac herbs?
- In the past, some local residents poached sea turtle eggs to sell in the lucrative black market for their supposed magical and aphrodisiac powers.
- Many people have found that alcohol has aphrodisiac qualities, even if it occasionally dampens the ability to follow through.
- Chocolate is reported to have aphrodisiac properties, releasing similar chemicals to that of a love affair when eaten.
- Perfumes are often used like pheromones, for that aphrodisiac effect.
- Many readers, however, will no doubt be disappointed to discover that from the scientist's point of view there is no aphrodisiac food.
- But the one idea that was really interesting was the aphrodisiac gas.
- But it is also very popular because it is thought to have aphrodisiac properties.
- Whatever their aphrodisiac qualities, oats or porridge have real nutritional value.
- Most of these foods are believed to have aphrodisiac qualities because of their smell, taste or appearance.
- By now she knows exactly the aphrodisiac effect she has on men.
- The ancient Aztecs thought avocado was a sexual stimulant and therefore treated it as forbidden fruit, and there are still many today who believe it has aphrodisiac properties.
- Declassified documents reveal the Pentagon toyed with the idea of an aphrodisiac chemical weapon in 1994.
- Researchers in 1998 found that a blend of liquorice and cucumber was the most effective aphrodisiac aroma for women
- When used traditionally in aphrodisiac recipes, they were often combined with herbs such as cinnamon, nutmeg, peppers and onions.
- It is a remarkable work giving detailed instructions of erotic technique and aphrodisiac recipes and charms.
Synonyms erotic, sexy, sexually arousing, stimulative, stimulant rare venereous
Derivatives adjective Not only are oysters reportedly aphrodisiacal - Casanova famously feasted on them every day - they are a sensuous, zinc-rich texture food full of squelchy, salty juiciness. Example sentencesExamples - A fingernail scraping of ambergris dissolved in water, then added to the sauce, is credited with aphrodisiacal powers - which might help explain its price of ninety dollars per ounce.
- It's one of the most powerful aphrodisiacal plants on earth.
- The drugs produce highs and aphrodisiacal effects and have also been known to cause death.
- The bird nests are wrongly believed to have aphrodisiacal value and removed.
Origin Early 18th century: from Greek aphrodisiakos, from aphrodisios, from Aphroditē (see Aphrodite). Definition of aphrodisiac in US English: aphrodisiacnoun 1A food, drink, or drug that stimulates sexual desire. the Romans worshiped the apple as an aphrodisiac as adjective aphrodisiac powers Example sentencesExamples - This vegetarian food is laced with aphrodisiacs.
- Not surprisingly, the roots have a reputation as a powerful aphrodisiac.
- In spite of its name, it is neither a stimulant nor an aphrodisiac.
- For example, alcohol is commonly viewed as an aphrodisiac that increases sexual desire and capacity.
- In the 17th century royals at Hampton Court drank it and ate it in vast quantities, believing it to be a powerful African aphrodisiac and hangover cure.
- The Chinese consider some mushrooms to be aphrodisiacs.
- Their flavours include chocolate, cardamom and ginger - all aphrodisiacs.
- Lettuce was believed to be a powerful aphrodisiac.
- When it comes to traditional restorative products and aphrodisiacs many pills and potions bare little in common with their label.
- Oysters are always thought of as the ultimate aphrodisiac.
- While not an aphrodisiac, this medication has been reported to increase interest in sex as well as arousal.
- The meal was vegetarian and lacked most spices, since certain foods are mild aphrodisiacs and monks supposedly lead celibate lives.
- Thousands of years ago, saffron was an expensive and aromatic spice use by ancient Egyptians, Romans, and Greeks as an aphrodisiac.
- Many people believe in the power of chocolate as an aphrodisiac, while others swear by a certain perfume or cologne to ignite desire in the sought-after other.
- Poaching continues, however, partly because many Mexican men believe sea turtle eggs, eaten raw with a pinch of lime and salt, are aphrodisiacs.
- One question - is chocolate really an aphrodisiac?
- So just what is it that causes some foods to be labeled as aphrodisiacs?
- The leaves can be made into a tea or stewed, for use as an aphrodisiac.
- Cocoa's stimulative effect - it was once regarded as an aphrodisiac - comes from some of the chemicals in the cocoa bean.
- Whether these foods are actually aphrodisiacs is debatable.
- 1.1 A thing that causes excitement.
for a few seconds she'd fallen for the powerful aphrodisiac of music Example sentencesExamples - More proof that rock is the best aphrodisiac AND painkiller?
- He swiftly realised that a man with a guitar was a powerful aphrodisiac.
- That's the price of power that these folks, who think of power as the ultimate aphrodisiac, are more than willing to pay.
- Contrary to the conventional wisdom of modern politics, however, his experience of the aphrodisiac of power did not seduce him into compromising his principles in pursuit of ever higher office.
- Fame may indeed be the ultimate aphrodisiac, but for Dee, getting it turns out to be A Sweet Sickness.
Synonyms erotic, sexy, sexually arousing, stimulative, stimulant
Origin Early 18th century: from Greek aphrodisiakos, from aphrodisios, from Aphroditē (see Aphrodite). |