inamorata

From the Italian innamorata, the feminine form of innamorato (“lover, boyfriend”), from innamorare (“to make somebody fall in love”), from in- (“in”) + amore (“love”).

• Rhymes: -ɑːtə
• IPA^(key): /ɪnˌæmɒˈɹɑːtə/

  (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): [ɪnˌæmɒˈɹɑːtə]

  (General American) IPA^(key): [ɪnˌæməˈɹɑːɾə]

inamorata (plural inamoratas)

1. a female lover or woman with whom one is in love; a mistress

• amore
• amorist
• amorous

• amatorian