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anaphrodisiac

adjective
an·​aph·​ro·​di·​si·​ac | \ˌa-ˌna-frə-ˈdē-zē-ˌak, -zhē-, -ˈdi-zē-\

Definition of anaphrodisiac 

: inhibiting or discouraging sexual desire

Other Words from anaphrodisiac

anaphrodisiac noun

First Known Use of anaphrodisiac

1821, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of anaphrodisiac was in 1821

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anaphrodisiac

adjective
an·​aph·​ro·​dis·​i·​ac | \-ˈdē-zē-ˌak, -ˈdiz-ē- \

Medical Definition of anaphrodisiac 

(Entry 1 of 2)

: of, relating to, or causing anaphrodisia

anaphrodisiac

noun

Medical Definition of anaphrodisiac (Entry 2 of 2)

: an anaphrodisiac agent

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