nymphomaniac

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Etymology

From nymphomania +‎ -ac; by surface analysis, nympho- +‎ -maniac.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈnɪmfoʊ ˈmeɪniæk/
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    Rhymes: -eɪniæk

Noun

nymphomaniac (plural nymphomaniacs)

  1. A woman with an excessive libido.
    Synonym: nympho
    Xenia's such a nymphomaniac that she's not even satisfied with three lovers.

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Adjective

nymphomaniac (comparative more nymphomaniac, superlative most nymphomaniac)

  1. (of a woman) Having an excessive libido.

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