First Known Use: 1702
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nymphomania
noun nym·pho·ma·nia \ˌnim(p)-fə-ˈmā-nē-ə, -nyə\
Definition of NYMPHOMANIA
: excessive sexual desire by a female
— nym·pho·ma·ni·ac \-nē-ˌak\ noun or adjective
— nym·pho·ma·ni·a·cal \-mə-ˈnī-ə-kəl\ adjective
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Origin of NYMPHOMANIA
New Latin, from nymphae inner lips of the vulva (from Latin, plural of nympha) + Late Latin mania mania
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nymphomania
noun nym·pho·ma·nia \ˌnim(p)-fə-ˈmā-nē-ə, -nyə\
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