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Aphrodisian

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English

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Etymology

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From Ancient Greek ἀφροδῑ́σιος (aphrodī́sios) +‎ -an.[1]

Adjective

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Aphrodisian (comparative more Aphrodisian, superlative most Aphrodisian)

  2. (Greek mythology) Pertaining to the Greek goddess Aphrodite.
    Near-synonym: Venusian
  3. Devoted to sensual love.

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References

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  1. ^ James A. H. Murray et al., editors (1884–1928), “Aphrodisian”, in A New English Dictionary on Historical Principles (Oxford English Dictionary), volume I (A–B), London: Clarendon Press, →OCLC, page 385, column 1.
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