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amatory
(ama|tory)
Pronunciation:
/ˈamət(ə)ri/
adjective
relating to or induced by sexual love or desire:
his amatory exploits
Origin:
late 16th century
: from Latin
amatorius
, from
amator
(see
amateur
)
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