amouret
|a-mou-ret|
C2
/æmˈʊrɛt/
small love affair
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amouret' originates from French, specifically the word 'amourette,' where 'amour' meant 'love' and the suffix '-ette' indicated smallness or insignificance.
Historical Evolution
'amourette' transformed into the English word 'amouret' and retained its meaning of a small love affair.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a small love affair,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small or insignificant love affair.
Their relationship was nothing more than a brief amouret.
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Last updated: 2025/07/20 07:51