amoroso
Americannoun
adjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of amoroso
1610–20; < Spanish: amorous
Example Sentences
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It’s made with sautéed beef, topped with Cheese Whiz, and served on an amoroso roll.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 16, 2023
It’s made with sautéed chicken, topped with mayo and provolone cheese, and served on an amoroso roll.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 16, 2023
This one is made with a mushroom blend, topped with provolone cheese, and it is served on an amoroso roll.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 16, 2023
Another piece belonging to this period is the Pentimento amoroso by Luigi Groto, which was printed as early as 1575.
From Pastoral Poetry and Pastoral Drama A Literary Inquiry, with Special Reference to the Pre-Restoration Stage in England by Greg, Walter W.
What a false idea would anything of the mere whining amoroso, give us of Romeo, such as he really is in Shakspeare—the noble, gallant, ardent, brave, and witty!
From Characteristics of Women Moral, Poetical, and Historical by Jameson, Mrs. (Anna)
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