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erotica

American  
[ih-rot-i-kuh] / ɪˈrɒt ɪ kə /

noun

(used with a singular or plural verb)

  1. written works, usually fiction, dealing with sexual love.

  2. sexually explicit art, photographs, sculptures, or the like, depicting human sexuality.

erotica British  
/ ɪˈrɒtɪkə /

plural noun

  1. explicitly sexual literature or art

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Usage

What does erotica mean? Erotica is visual art or writing created to sexually arouse the viewer or reader. It is commonly associated with novels and internet fan fiction.Content warning: the following content includes references to sexual activity.

Etymology

Origin of erotica

1850–55; < Greek, neuter plural of erōtikós erotic

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