Frigidity

Definitions

1. The state of being frigid; coldness; lack of heat.
   countable, uncountable
2. Coldness of feeling, manner or quality; lack of ardor, animation or vivacity.
   countable, uncountable
3. Lack of natural heat and vigor of body; impotency.
   countable, uncountable
4. Lack of or low sex drive; a persistent inability to become aroused or achieve sexual satisfaction.
   countable, uncountable

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Examples

“It cannot be denied it [the chameleon] is (if not the moſt of any) a very abſtemious animall, and ſuch as by reaſon of its frigidity, paucity of bloud, and latitancy in the winter (about which time the obſervations are often made) will long ſubſist without a viſible ſuſtentation.”

“In France, Mme. de Pompadour was induced by Louis XV to eat⟳ such testicles in order⟳ to break⟳ down her frigidity.”

“An epileptic lover may (slightly) experience⟳ […] sporadic impotence/frigidity.”

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