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How to use aphrodisiac in a sentence

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Aphrodisiac means arousing or intensifying sexual desire. Example: “Cognac, with the addition of a little paprika and the yolk of an egg, is considered an effective aphrodisiac aid.”

Examples of aphrodisiac by meaning

adjectiveArousing or intensifying sexual desire.

  • Cognac, with the addition of a little paprika and the yolk of an egg, is considered an effective aphrodisiac aid.1961, Harry E. Wedeck, Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs, New York: The Citadel Press, page 156
  • In their quest, they've amassed an exhaustive list of substances that purportedly have aphrodisiac properties.2003, Hilda Hutcherson, “Sexual Enhancers”, in What Your Mother Never Told You about Sex, Perigee, →ISBN, pages 169–170

nounSomething, generally a food or drug, having such an effect.

  • Power is the ultimate aphrodisiac.c. 1970, Henry Kissinger, quoted in The New York Times (28 October 1973)

More sentences with aphrodisiac

  • The best-known aphrodisiac is Spanish fly, which is made from the wings of the blister beetle.2012, Richard Webster, The Encyclopedia of Superstitions, page 11. From the entry Spanish fly
  • The aroma given off by flowers has an aphrodisiac effect, especially on women.1961, Harry E. Wedeck, Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs, New York: The Citadel Press, page 98. From the entry henna
  • Deer sperm was in used among the Romans as an aphrodisiac.1961, Harry E. Wedeck, Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs, New York: The Citadel Press, page 227. From the entry deer
  • Many liqueurs, among them chartreuse and benedictine, have long been held in great esteem as aphrodisiac aids.1961, Harry E. Wedeck, Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs, New York: The Citadel Press, page 138. From the entry chartreuse
  • In eighteenth century France, many aphrodisiac dishes and pastries were compounded with chocolate.1961, Harry E. Wedeck, Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs, New York: The Citadel Press, page 62. From the entry chocolate
  • The liver and the kidneys of animals have long been gastronomically popular for their aphrodisiac properties.1961, Harry E. Wedeck, Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs, New York: The Citadel Press, page 124. From the entry kidney
  • The Roman poet Horace states that the excrement of the crocodile has aphrodisiac virtues.1961, Harry E. Wedeck, Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs, New York: The Citadel Press, page 71. From the entry excrement
  • Many nostrums and traditional medicaments are mentioned throughout Greek literature as aphrodisiac stimulants.1961, Harry E. Wedeck, Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs, New York: The Citadel Press, page 165. From the entry nostrum
  • The aphrodisiac nature of prawns is evident in an epigram by the Greek poet Asclepiades.1961, Harry E. Wedeck, Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs, New York: The Citadel Press, page 197. From the entry prawn
  • In general, beets, carrots, and turnips are all of aphrodisiac value in erotic dietary.1961, Harry E. Wedeck, Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs, New York: The Citadel Press, page 42. From the entry beet
  • Probably on account of its phallic formation, the cucumber is often assumed to have aphrodisiac qualities.1961, Harry E. Wedeck, Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs, New York: The Citadel Press, page 71. From the entry cucumber
  • An a aphrodisiac, it results in santonin poisoning, followed by coma and death.1961, Harry E. Wedeck, Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs, New York: The Citadel Press, page 215. From the entry coma
  • Among Turks, pills consisting of hemp buds, muscat nuts, saffron, and honey were a popular aphrodisiac.1961, Harry E. Wedeck, Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs, New York: The Citadel Press, page 113. From the entry bud
  • Among the ancients, especially the Romans, marjoram was known to have an aphrodisiac value.1961, Harry E. Wedeck, Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs, New York: The Citadel Press, page 173. From the entry marjoram
  • Endive, like a number of similar plants, is both esculent and reputed to have some aphrodisiac property.1961, Harry E. Wedeck, Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs, New York: The Citadel Press, page 83. From the entry endive
  • As a condiment in food, paprika is reputed to be strongly aphrodisiac.1961, Harry E. Wedeck, Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs, New York: The Citadel Press, page 56. From the entry paprika
  • Quinine, taken in the evening, is considered by the Persians as an aphrodisiac aid.1961, Harry E. Wedeck, Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs, New York: The Citadel Press, page 202. From the entry quinine
  • Mutton, eaten with caraway seed, is eaten as an aphrodisiac among Arabs.1961, Harry E. Wedeck, Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs, New York: The Citadel Press, page 161. From the entry mutton
  • Deer Sperm: In ancient times, this was used as an ingredient on aphrodisiac concoctions.1961, Harry E. Wedeck, Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs, New York: The Citadel Press, page 74. From the entry concoction
  • Compounded with honey, scammony is recommended as an aphrodisiac by Avicenna.1961, Harry E. Wedeck, Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs, New York: The Citadel Press, page 217. From the entry scammony
  • Avicenna, thirteenth century Arab philosopher and physician, recommends honey of emblica as an aphrodisiac.1961, Harry E. Wedeck, Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs, New York: The Citadel Press, page 82. From the entry emblica
  • COVID-19 was the aphrodisiac men didn’t even know they needed.2021 March 23, Asia Grace, “Men say sex is better during the COVID-19 pandemic — women beg to differ”, in New York Post, New York, N.Y.…. From the entry bow-chick-a-wow-wow
  • He told her how crack was an aphrodisiac.2017, Shalamar Parrish, Leading Lady, Archway Publishing, →ISBN, page 149. From the entry geeker
  • I'll be discussing aphrodisiacs in detail in Chapter 10 but don't forget just how sensational food-play can be during foreplay.2011, Pam Spurr, Sensational Sex. From the entry foodplay
  • Astarte invented aphrodisiacs just to keep up with me!1989, Magistra Batrix/Magus Coyote, “Brag of the Female SubGenius”, in The Stark Fist of Removal, volume 17, No. 41 & 42, The SubGenius…. From the entry Tyrannosaurus regina
  • Indoasian cultures have produced numerous aphrodisiacs for aging males.1974, Stadler Genetics Symposia - Volumes 6-9, page 83. From the entry Indoasian
  • Among Arabs, it is believed that henna rubbed on the fingers, skull, and feet produces an aphrodisiac effect.1961, Harry E. Wedeck, Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs, New York: The Citadel Press, page 114. From the entry henna
  • Hare soup is credited with a particular aphrodisiac value.1961, Harry E. Wedeck, Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs, New York: The Citadel Press, page 111. From the entry hare
  • At various times and in different areas salads, compounded of meats, spices, tubers have been treated as of aphrodisiac value.1961, Harry E. Wedeck, Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs, New York: The Citadel Press, page 213. From the entry salad
  • Arabs consider the eating of mushrooms as an aphrodisiac aid.1961, Harry E. Wedeck, Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs, New York: The Citadel Press, page 159. From the entry mushroom
  • Sinibaldus lists lion's fat as a popular medieval aphrodisiac treatment.1961, Harry E. Wedeck, Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs, New York: The Citadel Press, page 138. From the entry lion
  • In aphrodisiac preparation, wild cabbage was frequently an ingredient.1961, Harry E. Wedeck, Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs, New York: The Citadel Press, page 53. From the entry cabbage
  • The sturgeon is considered to be rich in aphrodisiac elements.1961, Harry E. Wedeck, Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs, New York: The Citadel Press, page 229. From the entry sturgeon
  • The result, according to Arab tradition, is an effective aphrodisiac.1961, Harry E. Wedeck, Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs, New York: The Citadel Press, page 102. From the entry broth
  • Fat, melted down from the hump of the camel, is suggested in an Oriental manual as an aphrodisiac aid.1961, Harry E. Wedeck, Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs, New York: The Citadel Press, page 54. From the entry hump
  • And avoid certain aphrodisiac foods, such as onions and rockets.1961, Harry E. Wedeck, Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs, New York: The Citadel Press, page 16. From the entry rocket
  • In ancient times, the Romans imported truffles, credited with marked aphrodisiac virtue, from Libya as well as Greece.1961, Harry E. Wedeck, Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs, New York: The Citadel Press, page 137. From the entry marked

Meaning of aphrodisiac

  1. adjective Arousing or intensifying sexual desire.
  2. noun Something, generally a food or drug, having such an effect.

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Questions about aphrodisiac in a sentence

How do you use aphrodisiac in a sentence?
Aphrodisiac is used as an adjective and noun. For example: “Cognac, with the addition of a little paprika and the yolk of an egg, is considered an effective aphrodisiac aid.”
What is a short sentence with aphrodisiac?
“Power is the ultimate aphrodisiac.”
What does aphrodisiac mean?
Aphrodisiac means arousing or intensifying sexual desire.

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