anaphrodisiac
|an-aph-ro-dis-i-ac|
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/ˌæn.æfˌroʊˈdɪz.i.æk/
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/ˌæn.æfˌrəʊˈdɪz.i.æk/
reducing sexual desire
Etymology
'anaphrodisiac' originates from Greek, specifically the prefix 'an-' meaning 'not' or 'against' and 'Aphrodisiakos' meaning 'pertaining to sexual love (Aphrodite)'.
'anaphrodisiac' was formed in modern English by combining the Greek prefix 'an-' with 'aphrodisiac', and eventually became the modern English word 'anaphrodisiac'.
Initially, it meant 'something that counteracts sexual desire', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a substance that reduces or suppresses sexual desire.
Some herbs are believed to act as an anaphrodisiac.
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Adjective 1
having the property of reducing or suppressing sexual desire.
The plant is known for its anaphrodisiac effects.
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