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Definition of: amorous
(am′ə·rəs) adjective
1. Having a propensity for falling in love; influenced by sexual affection or appetite; loving; ardent in affection.
2. Of or pertaining to love; showing, springing from, or exciting to love or sexual desire.
3. In love; enamored: usually with of [<OF <LL amorosus <L amor love]
—am′orous·ly adverb
—am′o·rous·ness noun
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