amour
- (countable, uncountable) Courtship; flirtation.
- (countable, uncountable) A love affair.
- (countable, uncountable) A lover.
- (countable, obsolete, uncountable) Love, affection.
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/əˈmʊə/
Etymology
In summary
Inherited from Middle English amour, from Middle French amour, from Old French amor, from Latin amor. The modern pronunciation is due to continual French influence; the expected development would be /ˈæmə(ɹ)/, as seen in enamour, enamoured.
affaire
love-affair
love-intrigue
love story
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