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AMATORY
amatory, amorous, romantic
(adjective) expressive of or exciting sexual love or romance; “her amatory affairs”; “amorous glances”; “a romantic adventure”; “a romantic moonlight ride”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
amatory (comparative more amatory, superlative most amatory)
Of or relating to love, especially sexual love.
Source: Wiktionary
Am"a*to*ry, a.
Definition: Pertaining to, producing, or expressing, sexual love; as, amatory potions.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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