PRURIENT

[pru.ri.ent] adj [L prurient-, pruriens, prp. of prurire to itch, crave; akin to L pruna glowing coal, Skt plosati he singes, and prob. to L pruina hoarfrost--more at freeze] (1592): marked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire; esp: marked by, arousing, or appealing to unusual sexual desire -- pru.ri.ent.ly adv