erotica


erot·i·ca

noun pl but singular or pl in constr \i-ˈrä-ti-kə\

Definition of EROTICA

1
: literary or artistic works having an erotic theme or quality
2
: depictions of things erotic

Origin of EROTICA

New Latin, from Greek erōtika, neuter plural of erōtikos
First Known Use: 1819

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