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anaphrodisiac en · ADJ
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Proto-Indo-European *né
Proto-Indo-European *n̥-
Proto-Hellenic *ə-
Ancient Greek ᾰ̓- (ă-)
Ancient Greek ἀν- (an-)der.
English an-
English aphrodisiac
English anaphrodisiac
From an- + aphrodisiac.
Meanings
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Antaphrodisiac (capable of reducing the sex drive).
Tobacco and the plant valerian are also considered to be anaphrodisiac in their effects, diminishing sexual inclination.
1961, Harry E. Wedeck, Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs, New York: The Citadel Press, page 11:
anaphrodisiac en · NOUN
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Proto-Indo-European *né
Proto-Indo-European *n̥-
Proto-Hellenic *ə-
Ancient Greek ᾰ̓- (ă-)
Ancient Greek ἀν- (an-)der.
English an-
English aphrodisiac
English anaphrodisiac
From an- + aphrodisiac.
Meanings
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An antaphrodisiac (substance which reduces the sex drive).
Among this group are the solanacei alkaloids, that have a decided anti-sexual tendency. Such plants and similar anaphrodisiacs were often used, especially in the Middle Ages, to promote asceticism and, in the case of monks, to diminish fleshly desires.
1961, Harry E. Wedeck, Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs, New York: The Citadel Press, page 11:
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aphrodisiac
Synonyms
anaphrodisiac · antaphrodisiac · boner-killer · anti-Viagra · turn-off · passion-queller · antiaphrodisiac · passion killer · lust-quencher