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paramour

The correct spelling is paramour.

How to pronounce paramour

/ˈpæ.ɹə.mɔː/
noun

IPA: /ˈpæ.ɹə.mɔː/

Say it like: Par-amo-wr

The correct spelling is paramour. (somewhat obsolete) An illicit lover, either male or female. For example: "to run away with a paramour"

Usage Examples

to run away with a paramour

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.(somewhat obsolete) An illicit lover, either male or female.
  2. 2.The Virgin Mary or Jesus Christ (when addressed by a person of the opposite sex).

adverb

  1. 1.(of loving, etc.) Passionately, out of sexual desire.

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