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Meaning of anaphrodisiac | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

An antaphrodisiac (substance which reduces the sex drive).

Examples

“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.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

anaphrodite anaphylactic shock anaphylactogen anaphylactogenicity anaphylactoid purpura anaphylatoxin