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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun An intimate sexual relationship or episode between lovers.
  • noun A strong enthusiasm.

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  • noun An affair; an adulterous relationship. Used colloquially to distinguish which type of affair, leaving less room for doubt.
  • noun A fondness

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • noun a relationship between two lovers

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