Etymology

eroto-

Today it means: Used to form terms related to sexual desire. Full definition →

Ancient Greek ἔρως, ἔρωτος
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromἔρως, ἔρωτος“love”
  2. English todayeroto-

From Ancient Greek ἔρως, ἔρωτος (érōs, érōtos, “love”).

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