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aphrodisiac

/æf.ɹoʊ.ˈdi.zi.æk/

Meanings
  • noun

    A substance that increases sexual desire or attraction.

    - "Chocolate is known to be an aphrodisiac."
    - "Roses are often given as an aphrodisiac gesture."
    - "Some people believe that certain foods are aphrodisiacs."

Antonyms

antaphrodisiac
Rhymes
Words rhyming with aphrodisiac
aphasic , anemic , hypnotic , lyric
Variants
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aphrodisiac , aphrodisiacal , aphrodisiacs , anti-aphrodisiac , anti-aphrodisiacs
Etymology
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Derived from Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty.


Trivia
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  1. The ancient Greeks believed that the goddess Aphrodite herself created the first aphrodisiac, the love potion nectar.

  2. Chocolate has been considered an aphrodisiac since ancient times due to its rich, sweet taste and its ability to increase the production of certain feel-good chemicals in the brain.


Related Concepts
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  1. phrodisiac: An alternate spelling of aphrodisiac.

  2. love potion: A popular term for a substance believed to increase love or desire.


Culture
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Throughout history, various substances have been considered aphrodisiacs due to their perceived ability to enhance sexual desire and pleasure. These substances have been used in literature, art, and music, as well as in traditional medicine and modern-day romantic gestures.

How to Memorize "aphrodisiac"

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    - Visualize a red rose, which is often associated with love and desire, to remember the meaning of aphrodisiac.

  2. associate

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  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Aphrodite's love' to remember the meaning of aphrodisiac.


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