aphrodisia

[ af-ruh-dee-zhuh, -dizh-uh, -diz-ee-uh ]

/ ˌæf rəˈdi ʒə, -ˈdɪʒ ə, -ˈdɪz i ə /

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noun

sexual desire.

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Origin of aphrodisia

1820–30; <New Latin <Greek, neuter plural of aphrodī́sios of Aphrodite. See aphrodisiac

Others (like Alexander of Aphrodisia) insist that to produce life these elements must be mingled in a certain manner.
Plotinos: Complete Works, v. 1|Plotinos (Plotinus)
Alexander of Aphrodisia taught this world was a mixture; ii.
Plotinos: Complete Works, v. 4|Plotinos (Plotinus)
A festival called Aphrodisia was celebrated in her honour in various parts of Greece, but especially in Cyprus.
The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 2|Various
Aphrodisia is to be served up at the banquet as the last dish, after the fruit.
Ancient Manners|Pierre Louys

Aphrodisia was the favourite slave, the prettiest and best-loved.
Ancient Manners|Pierre Louys