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How to pronounce aphrodisiac in English?

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Synonyms aphrodisiacal, sexy
Type Words
Type of excitant, stimulant, stimulant drug
Derivation aphrodisiacal

Examples of aphrodisiac

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Chef Diane Brown presents a cooking class using an aphrodisiac, Agavero Tequila.
From the sfgate.com
The remains, the juice from the mixing, we call an aphrodisiac, leche de tigre.
From the metro.co.uk
Urd prepares an aphrodisiac, which Skuld sabotages by adding extra ingredients.
From the en.wikipedia.org
The reported aphrodisiac properties can be traced to the myristicin in nutmeg.
From the dailyherald.com
As a natural aphrodisiac, oysters will go down a treat shared with your valentine.
From the nzherald.co.nz
This one is designed for intimacy and mixes aphrodisiac nutmeg, clove and vanilla.
From the nzherald.co.nz
So, yes, we've known for a long time that fame really is the ultimate aphrodisiac.
From the kentucky.com
For centuries, galangal was considered an aphrodisiac in Asia and the Middle East.
From the smh.com.au
Cow foot stew is also revered as an aphrodisiac and recommended as a hangover cure.
From the guardian.co.uk
More examples
  • A drug or other agent that stimulates sexual desire
  • An aphrodisiac is a substance that increases sexual desire. The name comes from Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of sexuality and love. Throughout history, many foods, drinks, and behaviors have had a reputation for making sex more attainable and/or pleasurable. ...
  • A food or drug having such an effect; Arousing or intensifying sexual desire
  • (Aphrodisiacs) Substances used to increase sexual power or excitement.
  • (Aphrodisiacs) these are all the substances that excite and increase the sexual activity; the large amount of substances, which are thought to act in this way, is often a result of the human tendency to perceive some unreal things as true; although there are some exceptions the substances that ...
  • Substances used to improve sexual potency and power: damiana, saw palmetto, ginseng, sarsaparilla, kava kava and burdock.
  • Many Essential Oils, either through their pleasurable aroma, or their affect on the hormonal/physical system, increase sexual desire. These oils are commonly referred to as aphrodisiacs. Some of the better-known aphrodisiacs are Jasmine, YlangYlang, Clary Sage, Sandalwood and Patchouli. ...
  • According to Hesiod, Aphrodite was born of the foam around the severed genitals of Uranus, a fitting beginning for a divinity whose concern is the sexual. From her name comes the noun aphrodisiac, denoting anything that has the power to excite the sexual passions.
  • (action) increases sexual arousal/interest.