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   Amorous , a. [OF. amoros, F. amoreux, LL. amorosus, fr. L. amor love, fr. amare to love.]
   Inclined to love; having a propensity to love, or to sexual enjoyment; loving; fond; affectionate; as, an amorous disposition.
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   Affected with love; in love; enamored; -- usually with of; formerly with on.
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   Thy roses amorous of the moon.
   Keats.
   
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   High nature amorous of the good.
   Tennyson.
   
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   Sure my brother is amorous on Hero.
   Shak.
   
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   Of or relating to, or produced by, love. “Amorous delight.” Milton. “Amorous airs.” Waller.
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   Syn. -- Loving; fond; tender; passionate; affectionate; devoted; ardent.
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