PARAMOUR

(noun) a woman who cohabits with an important man
synonyms : concubine , courtesan , doxy
Though reputed to be a gentleman, John had a secret paramour. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) a woman's lover
synonyms : fancy man
She did her best to hide her affair but her paramour was rather careless. -added by naila_inlas

Mnemonics for paramour

(Tag: English, hindi) Paramour sounds like Paraya mard (in Hindi Language) - indicates some kind of illegal relationship.
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(Tag: ) para (Skt) means: other amorous (Eng) means: desire
paramour is: (illicit) desire on others.
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(Tag: English) paramour sounds like PARA(parallel) aMOuR(love)... as in parallel love.. which connotes a secret or illicit love.. lame i accept :D
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(Tag: ) par(per ,.throughly) +amour..means illicit..throughly illicit in behavior and relation ..so a throghly illicit lover....
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(Tag: ) Also similar to enamour- to love. paramour- to love a paraya
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