Paramour

noun

/ˈpæ.ɹə.mɔː/

Word Frequency: 0.2

Definitions

1.noun(somewhat obsolete) An illicit lover, either male or female.

"to run away with a paramour"

2.nounThe Virgin Mary or Jesus Christ (when addressed by a person of the opposite sex).

3.adverb(of loving, etc.) Passionately, out of sexual desire.

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