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    paramour

    paramour - Dictionary definition and meaning for word paramour

    Definition
    (noun) a woman's lover
    Synonyms : fancy man
    Definition
    (noun) a woman who cohabits with an important man
    Synonyms : concubine , courtesan , doxy
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Paramour sounds like Paraya mard (in Hindi Language) - indicates some kind of illegal relationship.

para (Skt) means: other amorous (Eng) means: desire <br> paramour is: (illicit) desire on others.

paramour sounds like PARA(parallel) aMOuR(love)... as in parallel love.. which connotes a secret or illicit love.. lame i accept :D

par(per ,.throughly) +amour..means illicit..throughly illicit in behavior and relation ..so a throghly illicit lover....

Also similar to enamour- to love. paramour- to love a paraya

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