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aphrodisia

[ af-ruh-dee-zhuh, -dizh-uh, -diz-ee-uh ]

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noun

1820–30; < New Latin < Greek, neuter plural of aphrodī́sios of Aphrodite. See aphrodisiac

Others (like Alexander of Aphrodisia) insist that to produce life these elements must be mingled in a certain manner.

Alexander of Aphrodisia taught this world was a mixture; ii.

A festival called Aphrodisia was celebrated in her honour in various parts of Greece, but especially in Cyprus.

Aphrodisia is to be served up at the banquet as the last dish, after the fruit.

Aphrodisia was the favourite slave, the prettiest and best-loved.

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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