anaphrodisiac

American  

[an-af-ruh-dee-zee-ak, -diz-ee-] / ænˌæf rəˈdi ziˌæk, -ˈdɪz i- /

adjective

1. capable of diminishing sexual desire.

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noun

1. an anaphrodisiac agent.

anaphrodisiac British  

/ ˌænæfrəˈdɪzɪˌæk /

adjective

1. tending to lessen sexual desire

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noun

1. an anaphrodisiac drug

Other Word Forms

• anaphrodisia noun

Etymology

Origin of anaphrodisiac

First recorded in 1815–25; an- ¹ + aphrodisiac

Example Sentences

By contrast, a shorter duration of melatonin production – typical of summer – was linked to the formation of the alternative form of the protein, which increases the growth of blood vessels and acts as an anaphrodisiac.

From The Guardian

Here it stems from a yapping poodle that acts as a crucial anaphrodisiac and which, even in death, shows an astonishing capacity to nip ankles.

From The Guardian

Uses.—The anaphrodisiac virtues attributed to this plant and to all the water-lily family are purely imaginary.

From Project Gutenberg

In Concan the juice of the leaves is given mixed with food to animals in heat, for its anaphrodisiac action.

From Project Gutenberg