amplexus

Betekenis (Engels)

Verb

1. (active, declension-1, declension-2, form-of, participle, perfect) surrounded, encircled, entwined
2. (active, declension-1, declension-2, form-of, participle, perfect) embraced, clasped, grasped
3. (active, declension-1, declension-2, form-of, participle, perfect) esteemed
4. (active, declension-1, declension-2, form-of, participle, perfect) cherished

Noun

1. (declension-4, masculine) clasp, embrace
2. (declension-4, masculine) a loving embrace, caress (mostly in the plural)
3. (declension-4, masculine) coil
4. (declension-4, masculine) circumference

Synoniemen

complexus

Vertalingen

surrounding

embrace

Umarmung

an embracing

loving embrace

accolade

étreinte

abbraccio

abbracciata

abraço

abrazo

Umschlingung

hug

Uitgesproken als (IPA)

[amˈpɫɛk.sʊs]

Etymologie (Engels)

Perfect active participle of amplector (“surround; grasp”).