First Known Use: circa 1889
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erogenous
adjective erog·e·nous \i-ˈrä-jə-nəs\
: producing sexual excitement or pleasure when touched : sexually sensitive
Full Definition of EROGENOUS
1
: producing sexual excitement or libidinal gratification when stimulated : sexually sensitive
2
: of, relating to, or arousing sexual feelings
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Origin of EROGENOUS
Greek erōs + English -genous, -genic
Related to EROGENOUS
- Synonyms
- amatory, amorous, aphrodisiac (also aphrodisiacal), erotic, erotogenic, sexy, steamy
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erogenous
adjective erog·e·nous \i-ˈräj-ə-nəs\
Medical Definition of EROGENOUS
1
: producing sexual excitement or libidinal gratification when stimulated : sexually sensitive
2
: of, relating to, or arousing sexual feelings
—er·o·ge·ne·ity \ˌer-ə-jə-ˈnē-ət-ē\ noun, plural er·o·ge·ne·ities
Variants of EROGENOUS
erog·e·nous also er·o·gen·ic \ˌer-ə-ˈjen-ik\
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