erotism

noun

er·o·tism ˈer-ə-ˌti-zəm

: eroticism

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First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of erotism was in 1849

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“Erotism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/erotism. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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erotism

noun

er·o·tism ˈer-ə-ˌtiz-əm

: eroticism

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