aphrodisiac
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Definition
A substance, food, or drink that is believed to increase sexual desire or excitement.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in health, culinary, and romantic contexts. 'Aphrodisiac' can refer to both traditional foods (like oysters or chocolate) and herbal/chemical substances. The term is formal/neutral but can be sensitive or humorous depending on context.
Spanish: afrodisíacoPortuguese (BR): afrodisíacoPortuguese (PT): afrodisíacoChinese (Simplified): 春药 - 壮阳药Chinese (Traditional): 春藥 - 壯陽藥Hindi: कामोत्तेजकArabic: مثير للشهوة الجنسيةBengali: আফ্রোদিসিয়াক - কামোদ্দীপকRussian: афродизиакJapanese: 媚薬Vietnamese: chất kích thích tình dụcKorean: 최음제Turkish: afrodizyakUrdu: محرک جنسیIndonesian: afrodisiak - perangsang gairah seksual
Example Sentences
Chocolate is sometimes considered an aphrodisiac.
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Some people think spicy food works like an aphrodisiac, but there’s no scientific proof.
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That old movie claims red wine is a powerful aphrodisiac.
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He joked that chocolate cake was his favorite aphrodisiac.
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Oysters are famous as an aphrodisiac food.
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Many cultures have traditional aphrodisiac remedies.
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