Definition of AMOUR

amour

Meanings

Plural: amours

Noun

  • a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship
  • Courtship; flirtation.
  • A love affair.
  • A lover.
  • Love, affection.

Origin / Etymology

Inherited from Middle English amour, from Middle French amour, from Old French amor, from Latin amor.
The modern pronunciation is due to continual French influence; the expected development would be /ˈæmə(ɹ)/, as seen in enamour, enamoured.

Scrabble Score: 7

amour is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
amour is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
amour is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 9

amour is a valid Words With Friends word