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aphrodisiac
 
 
(af-ruh-DEE-zee-ak, af-ruh-DIZ-ee-ak) A substance or quality that excites sexual desire.  1
‡ Aphrodisiacs are named after Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love.  2
 
 
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