a. [ Gr. &unr_; for abortion; 'ek out + &unr_; to wound, cause mischief to. ] (Med.) Having a tendency to prevent the development of anything, especially of a disease. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. An amorous composition or poem. [ 1913 Webster ]
{ } a. [ Gr. &unr_;: cf. F. érotique. See Eros. ] Of or pertaining to the passion of love; treating of love; amatory. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Erotic quality. [ 1913 Webster ]