Main Entry: pru·ri·ent

Pronunciation: \-ənt\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Latin prurient-, pruriens, present participle of prurire to itch, crave; akin to Latin pruna glowing coal, Sanskrit ploṣati he singes, and probably to Latin pruina hoarfrost — more at freeze

Date: 1592

: marked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire; especially : marked by, arousing, or appealing to sexual desire

— pru·ri·ent·ly adverb