English Explanatory Dictionary

amplex

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb

To engage in amplexus.
To embrace.

Word forms

amplex amplexes amplexing amplexed

Etymology

Either from Latin amplexor or amplex-, past participial stem of amplector.

Synonyms

amplect

Related words

amplect amplection amplexion amplexation amplexus

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