anaphrodisiac

[ an-af-ruh-dee-zee-ak, -diz-ee- ]

adjective

1. capable of diminishing sexual desire.

noun

1. an anaphrodisiac agent.

anaphrodisiac

/ ˌænæfrəˈdɪzɪˌæk /

adjective

1. tending to lessen sexual desire

noun

1. an anaphrodisiac drug

Derived Forms

• ˌanaphroˈdisia, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of anaphrodisiac¹

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

Example Sentences

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

From Project Gutenberg

Without doubt it exerts an anaphrodisiac action, on account of which the illustrious Linnæus called it the “drink of eunuchs.”

From Project Gutenberg

It may be doubted, however, whether there is any satisfactory and reliable anaphrodisiac.

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