Anaphrodisiac
capable of diminishing sexual desire.
an anaphrodisiac agent.
Historical Examples
Without doubt it exerts an anaphrodisiac action, on account of which the illustrious Linnæus called it the “drink of eunuchs.”
The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines T. H. Pardo de Tavera
In Concan the juice of the leaves is given mixed with food to animals in heat, for its anaphrodisiac action.
The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines T. H. Pardo de Tavera
adjective
tending to lessen sexual desire
noun
an anaphrodisiac drug
anaphrodisiac an·aph·ro·dis·i·ac (ān-āf’rə-dĭz’ē-āk’)
adj.
Of, relating to, or characteristic of anaphrodisia.
Repressing or destroying sexual desire.
n.
An agent that lessens or eliminates sexual desire.
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