Etymology

amor

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Classical Latin amor ← Spanish amor
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amor · noun1

  1. Spanish · derived fromamor
  2. Classical Latin · derived fromamor
  3. English todayamor

Perhaps partly after Classical Latin amor and/or Spanish amor.

Amor · noun2

  1. Latin · derived fromAmor
  2. English todayAmor

From the type object, 1221 Amor, itself from Latin Amor, the god of love.

Amor · proper noun3

  1. Portuguese · borrowed fromAmor
  2. English todayAmor

Borrowed from Spanish and Portuguese Amor. This surname was introduced in England by the Normans.

Words from the same roots

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