amorino

noun

amo·​ri·​no

ˌaməˈrē(ˌ)nō,

ˌäm-

plural amorini

-(ˌ) nē

also amorinos

: cupid , cherub sense 3

Word History

Etymology

Italian, diminutive of amore cupid, from Latin Amor, god of love, from amor love

First Known Use

1757, in the meaning defined above

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