inamorata

in·am·o·ra·ta

noun

Inamorata is defined as a woman that a person is in love with.

An example of an inamorata is how a man may refer to his future wife.

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inamorata

a woman in relation to the person who loves her; female sweetheart or lover

Origin of inamorata

It, feminine of in(n)amorato, lover, origin, originally past participle of in(n)amorare, to fall in love from in- (see in-) + amore from Classical Latin amor, love

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inamorata

noun

A woman with whom one has an intimate romantic relationship.

Origin of inamorata

Italian innamorata feminine of innamorato inamorato ; see inamorato .

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Noun

(plural inamoratas)

a female lover or woman with whom one is in love; a mistress

Origin

From the Italian innamorata, the feminine form of innamorato (“lover, boyfriend”), from innamorare (“to make somebody fall in love”), from in- (“in”) + amore (“love”).

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