anaphrodisiac

Meanings

• noun

  A substance that reduces sexual desire or ability.

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Variants

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anaphrodisiac , anaphrodisiacs

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Etymology

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From the Greek word anaphrodisiakein, meaning 'to counteract sexual desire'.

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Trivia

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1. The ancient Greeks believed that the castrated testicles of a rooster could be used as an anaphrodisiac.

2. Some modern research suggests that certain substances, such as certain types of tea, may have mild anaphrodisiac properties.

3. Anaphrodisiacs have been used in various forms of traditional medicine for centuries.

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Related Concepts

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1. aphrodisiac: The opposite of an anaphrodisiac is an aphrodisiac, a substance that increases sexual desire.

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Culture

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An anaphrodisiac is a substance that reduces sexual desire or ability. Historically, various substances have been believed to have anaphrodisiac properties, including certain foods, herbs, and even certain animals. In literature and art, anaphrodisiacs have been depicted as having various effects on individuals and relationships.

How to Memorize "anaphrodisiac"

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   - Imagine a substance that reduces sexual desire or ability.

2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'anaphrodisiac' as 'an-a-phro-dis-ia-kein', meaning 'to counteract sexual desire'.

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