paramour

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From Anglo-Norman, par amour (with love).

[edit] Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈpær.ə.mʊə/, SAMPA: /"p{r.@.mU@/
• (US) IPA: /ˈpærəmɔːr/
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[edit] Noun

paramour (plural paramours)

1. An illicit lover, either male or female.

[edit] Translations