Aphrodisiacal

also, aphrodisiacal
[af-ruh-duh-zahy-uh-kuh l, -sahy-] /ˌæf rə dəˈzaɪ ə kəl, -ˈsaɪ-/ (show ipa). arousing s-xual desire.
an aphrodisiac food, drug, potion, or other agent that arouses s-xual desire.
historical examples

thus onions are regarded as aphrodisiacal, and were so regarded by the greeks, as we learn from aristophanes.
studies in the psychology of s-x, volume 5 (of 6) havelock ellis

the following instances sufficiently establish the aphrodisiacal qualities of phosphorus.
aphrodisiacs and anti-aphrodisiacs: three essays on the powers of reproduction john davenport

the mushroom was also equally well known as the truffle to the ancient romans for its aphrodisiacal qualities.
aphrodisiacs and anti-aphrodisiacs: three essays on the powers of reproduction john davenport

musk taken internally is said by many physicians to be almost equal to ambergris for its aphrodisiacal qualities.
aphrodisiacs and anti-aphrodisiacs: three essays on the powers of reproduction john davenport

certain condiments are also aphrodisiacal, acting as they undoubtedly do, as powerful stimulants.
aphrodisiacs and anti-aphrodisiacs: three essays on the powers of reproduction john davenport

noun
a drug, food, etc, that excites s-xual desire
adjective
exciting or heightening s-xual desire
n.

1719, from greek aphrodisiakos “inducing s-xual desire,” from aphrodisios, “pertaining to aphrodite; s-xual pleasure; a temple of aphrodite,” greek goddess of love and beauty. as an adjective from 1830 (earlier was aphrodisical, 1719)

aphrodisiac aph·ro·dis·i·ac (āf’rə-dĭz’ē-āk’, -dē’zē-)
adj.
arousing, increasing, or intensifying s-xual desire. n.
an aphrodisiac drug or food.
aph’ro·di·si’a·cal (-dĭ-zī’ĭ-kəl) adj.
aphrodisiac [(af-ruh-dee-zee-ak, af-ruh-diz-ee-ak)]

a substance or quality that excites s-xual desire.

note: aphrodisiacs are named after aphrodite, the greek goddess of love.