ardure
|ar-dure|
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/ˈɑrdʊr/
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/ˈɑː.djʊə/
intense heat or passion
Etymology
'ardure' originates from French, specifically the word 'ardeur', which in turn traces to Latin 'ardēre' meaning 'to burn'.
'ardure' entered English in literary and poetic use via Old French 'ardeur' (and Medieval French forms) from Latin 'ardēre'; in English it remained rare and largely archaic compared with 'ardor/ardour'.
Initially it referred to literal burning or heat; over time the sense extended figuratively to intense passion or fervour, which is its principal modern (rare/poetic) meaning.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
intense heat or burning (literary/archaic).
The forge was full of ardure as the smith worked late into the night.
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Noun 2
intense passion, fervour, or enthusiasm (literary).
She wrote with such ardure that every reader felt moved.
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Noun 3
a burning intensity of feeling or action; zeal in pursuit of a cause (poetic/archaic).
His ardure for justice led him to protest against the unjust laws.
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