Etymology

horny goat weed

Today it means: An Asian herb, of the genus Epimedium, used in traditional Chinese medicine for erectile dysfunction Full definition →

Chinese 淫羊藿
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  1. Chinese · calque of淫羊藿
  2. English todayhorny goat weed

Calque of Chinese 淫羊藿 (yínyánghuò)

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