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Amor

American  
[ey-mawr] / ˈeɪ mɔr /

noun

  1. Cupid.


Etymology

Origin of Amor

< Latin: love; see amorous

Example Sentences

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The prosecution alleges the Russians hired sports journalist Amor Carlos Tomé and political activist Francisco Oliveira to conduct their activities in the country.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Producers were keen to capitalise on that for the latest All Stars, which saw six American bombshells enter in their own Casa Amor villa halfway through.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

In earlier studies, Amor Vegas and her team engineered immune cells known as anti-uPAR CAR T cells that selectively remove senescent cells in mice, leading to major improvements in the animals' metabolism.

From Science Daily • Jan. 3, 2026

Ernesto’s pick: Amor Elefante, “Amigas” I dare you not to smile when you listen to “Hipnótico,” the synth-pop fantasia that kicks off “Amigas,” a welcome return to action for Buenos Aires quartet Amor Elefante.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025

Then Doc played Ardo and the Amor from an album of Monteverdi.

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck