antiaphrodisiac

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1. anaphrodisiac

   Water-purslan, cucumbers, even a drink of water have all been estimated, at various times, to be conducive to anti-aphrodisiac feelings.

   1961, Harry E. Wedeck, Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs, New York: The Citadel Press, page 15

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   The males of other insects try to keep their mates faithful by daubing them with an antiaphrodisiac pheromone, a scent that mixes with the female's own scent and makes her less attractive to other males.

   1998, Gilbert Waldbauer, Insects through the seasons, page 65

plural antiaphrodisiacs

1. Any substance that reduces sexual attraction or feelings.

   A unique anti-aphrodisiac was the heart of a turtle carried in a wolf's skin. It prevented a person from ever being tempted amorously.

   1961, Harry E. Wedeck, Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs, New York: The Citadel Press, page 238