aphrodisiac
adjective/ˌæfrəˈdɪziˌæk/
Frequency rank: #18,634 most common English word
Meaning
a substance that increases sexual desire or arousal.
Example sentence
Oysters have long been considered aphrodisiac by many cultures around the world.
Synonyms & related words
- stimulating
- arousing
- erotic
- seductive
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