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Pronunciation
AHD|/r�-m�ns'/
IPA|/ɹ���mæns/
audio|en-us-romance.ogg|Audio (US)
Etymology
From ME. romans, roumance < Old French romanz, romant < Vulgar Latin *romanice.
Noun
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- An intimate relationship between two people; a love affair.
- A strong obsession or attachment for something or someone.
- love|Love which is pure or beautiful.
- A mysterious, exciting, or fascinating quality.
- A story or novel dealing with idealised love.
- An embellished account of something; an idealised lie.
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Translations
trans-top|Intimate relationship, love affair
Italian: storia d'amore
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Spanish: romance m
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trans-top|Strong obsession or attachment
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trans-top|Pure love
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trans-top|Exciting quality
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trans-top|Story dealing with idealised love
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trans-top|Embellished account
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Verb
en-verb|romances|romancing|romanced
- woo|Woo; court.
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