Having the quality of reducing or suppressing sexual desire; relating to or serving as an antaphrodisiac.
From 'antaphrodisiac' + '-ic' (suffix forming adjectives). Emerged in medical and philosophical texts as an adjectival form to describe substances or conditions that diminish amorous impulses.
Medieval doctors actually believed certain foods and medicines had antaphroditic properties, which is why monasteries were said to serve cold porridge and recommend mustard plasters—science or superstition?
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