Where does “orgasm” come from?

Orgasm comes from French orgasme, which referred to the climax of sexual excitement or intense emotion.

orgasm (English): A spasm or sudden contraction; A rush of sexual...

Definitions

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	French	orgasme	orgasm
2	New Latin	orgasmus	—
3	Ancient Greek	ὀργασμός	orgasm
4	Ancient Greek	ὀργάω	I ripen; I am sexually aroused or on heat; I am...
5	Ancient Greek	ὀργή	temper, temperament, disposition, nature, heart;...
6	Ancient Greek	ἔρδω	to act; to do, perform; to do something to...
7	Proto-Hellenic	wérďō	—
8	Proto-Indo-European	wérǵ-ye-	—

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