Definition of erogenous
1 : producing sexual excitement or libidinal gratification when stimulated : sexually sensitive
2 : of, relating to, or arousing sexual feelings
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Examples of erogenous in a sentence
certain body parts that are known sources of erogenous pleasure
Origin and Etymology of erogenous
Greek erōs + English -genous, -genic
First Known Use: circa 1889
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EROGENOUS Defined for English Language Learners
erogenous
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adjective
erog·e·nous
\i-ˈrä-jə-nəs\
Definition of erogenous for English Language Learners
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: producing sexual excitement or pleasure when touched : sexually sensitive
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erogenous
play
adjective
erog·e·nous
\i-ˈräj-ə-nəs\
Medical Definition of erogenous
1: producing sexual excitement or libidinal gratification when stimulated : sexually sensitive
2: of, relating to, or arousing sexual feelings
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