damiana

noun

dam·​i·​ana ˌda-mē-ˈa-nə 

1

: the dried leaf of a tropical American shrub (Turnera diffusa synonym T. aphrodisiaca) used especially formerly as an aphrodisiac and tonic

also : a preparation containing damiana

2

: the plant from which damiana is obtained

Examples of damiana in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

It's made with organic citrus, peppers, ginger, and the ancient Mayan herb damiana, to mellow you out while your taste buds tap dance. — Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2021

This spring the company will expand into new categories, including lips (a plumping gloss with damiana extract), and roll out a new infomercial. — Brooks Barnes, Town & Country, 4 Apr. 2018

As the market for damiana and other herbs grows, there’s bound to be more investigation into these plants’ properties. — Jessica Ritz, Bon Appetit, 14 Mar. 2017

Word History

Etymology

American Spanish

First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for damiana

• asana
• chicana
• iguana
• liana
• madonna
• maulana
• nirvana
• purana
• sadhana
• ana
• bwana
• dhyana