an·aph·ro·di·si·ac
| \ ˌa-ˌna-frə-ˈdē-zē-ˌak
, -zhē-, -ˈdi-zē- \
, -zhē-, -ˈdi-zē- \
Definition of anaphrodisiac
: inhibiting or discouraging sexual desire
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“Anaphrodisiac.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anaphrodisiac. Accessed 22 Oct. 2021.
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anaphrodisiac
adjective
an·aph·ro·dis·i·ac
| \ -ˈdē-zē-ˌak
, -ˈdiz-ē-
\
, -ˈdiz-ē-
\
Medical Definition of anaphrodisiac
(Entry 1 of 2)
: of, relating to, or causing anaphrodisia
anaphrodisiac
nounMedical Definition of anaphrodisiac (Entry 2 of 2)
: an anaphrodisiac agent
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The first known use of anaphrodisiac was in 1821
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