English Explanatory Dictionary

amoretto

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A cupid or putto (representation of a naked baby or small child, often with wings).
  2. A love poem.
  3. A male sweetheart, lover.

Pronunciation

/ˌæməˈɹɛtəʊ/ /ˌæməˈɹɛtoʊ/ /ˌɑməˈɹɛtoʊ/ [-ɾoʊ]

Word forms

amoretto amorettos amoretti

Etymology

An Italian diminutive of Amore, the god of love.

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