erotica
English
Etymology
From neuter plural of Latin eroticus (“amatory”), from Ancient Greek ἐρωτικός (erōtikós).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ɪˈɹɒt.ɪkə/
Noun
erotica (uncountable)
- Erotic literature, art, decoration or other such work.
- There's a fine line between erotica and pornography.
Usage notes
This word sometimes encompasses only material that is not pornographic and has or is purported to have artistic or social value, but also can include pornography, depending on the context and speaker.
Translations
erotic literature or art
Latin
Romanian
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): [eˈrotika]
Adjective
erotica
- inflection of erotic (“erotic”):
- definite feminine singular nominative
- definite feminine singular accusative
Noun
erotica f
- inflection of erotică (“erotica”):
- definite singular nominative
- definite singular accusative
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