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Definition of erogenous

erogenous

/ɪˈrɑːdʒənəs/
e · rog · e · nous
Adverb:erogenously
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erogenous Lexical Profile

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1

(especially of a part of the body) Sensitive to sexual stimulation; producing or arousing sexual desire or excitement.

Example

"The anatomy textbook explains how certain regions of the skin contain a high concentration of nerve endings and function as erogenous zones."

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• Rhymes for erogenous

• Nearby Words

ernie
ernst
erode
erogenous
eros
erosion
erosive

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 19th century from French érogène, coined from Ancient Greek ἔρως (érōs, "sexual love, desire") and -γενής (-genḗs, "producing"), with the English suffix -ous replacing the French ending.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Erogenous. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/erogenous
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