algolagnia
al·go·lag·nia
noun \ˌal-gō-ˈlag-nē-ə\Definition of ALGOLAGNIA
: a perversion (as sadism or masochism) characterized by pleasure and especially sexual gratification in inflicting or suffering pain
— al·go·lag·ni·ac \-ˈlag-nē-ˌak\ noun
Origin of ALGOLAGNIA
New Latin, from Greek algos pain + lagneia lust, from lagnos lustful — more at slack
First Known Use: circa 1900
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