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algolagny

algolagny is the archaic form of algolagnia.

Meaning of algolagnia

Noun

algolagnia (uncountable)

  1. A physical condition that causes a person to gain sexual pleasure by suffering pain, particularly to erogenous zones.
    Synonyms:
    sadomasochism

Questions about algolagny

What is algolagny the archaic form of?
Algolagny is the archaic form of algolagnia.

Words near algolagny in the dictionary

  1. algolagniac
  2. algolagniacs
  3. algolagnic
  4. algolagnist
  5. algolagnists
  6. algolagny
  7. algological
  8. algologically
  9. algologist
  10. algologists
  11. algology

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