"amoureux" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: amoureux [plural]
Etymology: From the French. Doublet of amoroso and amorous. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|fr|-}} French, {{doublet|en|amoroso|amorous}} Doublet of amoroso and amorous Head templates: {{en-noun|amoureux}} amoureux (plural amoureux)
  1. A lover; a romantic partner.
    Sense id: en-amoureux-en-noun-zD49sbiG Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 3 entries, Pages with entries
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