aphrodisia
[af-ruh-dee-zhuh, -dizh-uh, -diz-ee-uh]
noun
sexual desire.
Origin of aphrodisia
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Related Words for aphrodisia
yearning, impulse, craving, hankering, desire, longing, sensuality, hunger, libido, thirst, excitement, fervor, greed, eroticism, urge, restlessness, yen, lust, motive, lustfulnessExamples from the Web for aphrodisia
Historical Examples of aphrodisia
Alexander of Aphrodisia taught this world was a mixture; ii.
Plotinos: Complete Works, v. 4Plotinos (Plotinus)
Aphrodisia is to be served up at the banquet as the last dish, after the fruit.
Ancient MannersPierre Louys
Aphrodisia was the favourite slave, the prettiest and best-loved.
Ancient MannersPierre Louys
A festival called Aphrodisia was celebrated in her honour in various parts of Greece, but especially in Cyprus.
Others (like Alexander of Aphrodisia) insist that to produce life these elements must be mingled in a certain manner.
Plotinos: Complete Works, v. 1Plotinos (Plotinus)