aphrodisiac

Example Sentences

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He captures how power works as an aphrodisiac to Assange, who goes from the triumph of taking down the Swiss bank, Julius Baer to leaking classified government military records supplied to him by Chelsea Manning.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2022

Where Ina goes, I will follow, whether it’s denim shirts as daily uniform, roast chicken as aphrodisiac, or the need for “good” olive oil.

From Washington Post • Jan. 11, 2022

Rhino horns are sold by poachers in South Asia, China, Vietnam and some other countries because of a belief that they contain an aphrodisiac and medicinal properties.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 22, 2021

Black jewfish are prized for their swim bladders – considered a delicacy and an aphrodisiac in some Asian markets.

From The Guardian • Sep. 3, 2020

But in the end all palled for a time, the aphrodisiac tropic smell; the coral waters, clear as well water at home; the white houses with the green jalousies; the lush, coarse green.

From The Wind Bloweth by Donn-Byrne, Brian Oswald