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

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

First Known Use: 1702

Medical Dictionary

noun nym·pho·ma·nia \ˌnim(p)-fə-ˈmā-nē-ə, -nyə\

: excessive sexual desire by a female—compare satyriasis

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