NYMPHOMANIA


Meaning of NYMPHOMANIA in English

n.

Pronunciation: ˌ nim(p)-f ə - ' m ā -n ē - ə , -ny ə

Function: noun

Etymology: New Latin, from nymphae inner lips of the vulva (fr. Latin, plural of nympha ) + Late Latin mania mania

Date: 1775

: excessive sexual desire by a female

– nym · pho · ma · ni · ac \ -n ē - ˌ ak \ noun or adjective

– nym · pho · ma · ni · a · cal \ -m ə - ' n ī - ə -k ə l \ adjective

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