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aphrodisia

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aph⋅ro⋅di⋅sia

[af-ruh-dee-zhuh, -dizh-uh, -diz-ee-uh]
–noun
sexual desire.

Origin:
1820–30; < NL < Gk, neut. pl. of aphrodsios of Aphrodite. See aphrodisiac
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Main Entry: aph·ro·di·sia
Pronunciation: "af-r&-'dE-zh(E-)&, -'dizh-(E-)&
Function: noun
: sexual desire especially whenviolent
Aphároádiáte /"af-r&-'dIt-E/, Greek mythological character. Aphrodite was the ancient Greek goddess of sexual love, fertility, and beauty. In Greek mythology Aphroditewas renowned for her mortal lovers, who included Adonis and Anchises. By the latter, she became the mother of Aeneas. Aphrodite was identified by the Romans with Venus.
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