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eroticism

e·rot·i·cism [ i rótti sìzzəm ] or er·o·tism [ érrə tìzzəm ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. erotic quality: an erotic quality in something, especially an erotic style or subject in literature or art
the eroticism of her poetry

2. sexual desire: feelings of sexual desire

3. excessive sexual excitement: unusually persistent or frequent sexual interest or desire


e·rot·i·cist noun
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