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erotica

ero·tica

UK/ɪˈɹɒt.ɪkə/ US/ɪˈrɑtɪkʌ/ uncommon

noun

1.

creative activity (writing or pictures or films etc.) of no literary or artistic value other than to stimulate sexual desire

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Origin

From neuter plural of Latin eroticus (“amatory”), from Ancient Greek ἐρωτικός (erōtikós).

Phrases

  • monster erotica
  • speculative erotica

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