anaphrodisiac

[ an-af-ruh-dee-zee-ak, -diz-ee- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

anaphrodisiac

/ ˌænæfrəˈdɪzɪˌæk /

First recorded in 1815–25; an- ¹ + aphrodisiac

In Concan the juice of the leaves is given mixed with food to animals in heat, for its anaphrodisiac action.

Without doubt it exerts an anaphrodisiac action, on account of which the illustrious Linnæus called it the “drink of eunuchs.”

It may be doubted, however, whether there is any satisfactory and reliable anaphrodisiac.

April 25, 2024firkin

[fur-kin ]

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