aphrodisiac
مثير للشهوة الجنسية
definition
noun
the Romans worshiped the apple as an aphrodisiac
a food, drink, or drug that stimulates sexual desire.
translation of 'aphrodisiac'
noun
عقار مثير للشهوة الجنسية
adjective
مثير للشهوة الجنسية
example
While not an 'aphrodisiac' , this medication has been reported to increase interest in sex as well as arousal.
Thousands of years ago, saffron was an expensive and aromatic spice use by ancient Egyptians, Romans, and Greeks as an 'aphrodisiac' .
That's the price of power that these folks, who think of power as the ultimate 'aphrodisiac' , are more than willing to pay.
Contrary to the conventional wisdom of modern politics, however, his experience of the 'aphrodisiac' of power did not seduce him into compromising his principles in pursuit of ever higher office.
He swiftly realised that a man with a guitar was a powerful 'aphrodisiac' .
Fame may indeed be the ultimate 'aphrodisiac' , but for Dee, getting it turns out to be A Sweet Sickness.
Many people believe in the power of chocolate as an 'aphrodisiac' , while others swear by a certain perfume or cologne to ignite desire in the sought-after other.
For example, alcohol is commonly viewed as an 'aphrodisiac' that increases sexual desire and capacity.
In spite of its name, it is neither a stimulant nor an 'aphrodisiac' .
The leaves can be made into a tea or stewed, for use as an 'aphrodisiac' .
Lettuce was believed to be a powerful 'aphrodisiac' .
Cocoa's stimulative effect - it was once regarded as an 'aphrodisiac' - comes from some of the chemicals in the cocoa bean.
Oysters are always thought of as the ultimate 'aphrodisiac' .
In the 17th century royals at Hampton Court drank it and ate it in vast quantities, believing it to be a powerful African 'aphrodisiac' and hangover cure.
Not surprisingly, the roots have a reputation as a powerful 'aphrodisiac' .
More proof that rock is the best 'aphrodisiac' AND painkiller?
One question - is chocolate really an 'aphrodisiac' ?
So just what is it that causes some foods to be labeled as 'aphrodisiacs' ?
Poaching continues, however, partly because many Mexican men believe sea turtle eggs, eaten raw with a pinch of lime and salt, are 'aphrodisiacs' .
The Chinese consider some mushrooms to be 'aphrodisiacs' .
The meal was vegetarian and lacked most spices, since certain foods are mild 'aphrodisiacs' and monks supposedly lead celibate lives.
Whether these foods are actually 'aphrodisiacs' is debatable.
When it comes to traditional restorative products and 'aphrodisiacs' many pills and potions bare little in common with their label.
This vegetarian food is laced with 'aphrodisiacs' .
Their flavours include chocolate, cardamom and ginger - all 'aphrodisiacs' .
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