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anaphrodisiac

noun

  1. substance that quells or blunts the libido
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adj

Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *né Proto-Indo-European *n̥- Proto-Hellenic *ə- Ancient Greek ᾰ̓- (ă-) Ancient Greek ἀν- (an-)der. English an- English aphrodisiac English anaphrodisiac From an- + aphrodisiac.

  1. Antaphrodisiac (capable of reducing the sex drive).

    Tobacco and the plant valerian are also considered to be anaphrodisiac in their effects, diminishing sexual inclination.

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *né Proto-Indo-European *n̥- Proto-Hellenic *ə- Ancient Greek ᾰ̓- (ă-) Ancient Greek ἀν- (an-)der. English an- English aphrodisiac English anaphrodisiac From an- + aphrodisiac.

  1. An antaphrodisiac (substance which reduces the sex drive).

    Among this group are the solanacei alkaloids, that have a decided anti-sexual tendency. Such plants and similar anaphrodisiacs were often used, especially in the Middle Ages, to promote asceticism and, in the case of monks, to diminish fleshly desires.