əˈmu̇(ə)r, aˈ-, äˈ-, -u̇ə noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English, from Old French amour, amor, from Old Provençal amor, from L., from amare to love — more at amateur
1. obsolete : close attachment : intimate friendship
2.
a. : lovemaking , courtship — usually used in plural
passing the hours in tender amours
b. : a love affair especially when illicit
rushing from one amour to another
3. : love ; especially : sexual love
the film explores various aspects of amour
an almost endless chain of exploits in amour — H.L.Mencken
4.
a. : one that is loved
b. : mistress : lover
she was his newest amour