AMORETTO

TileHead’s Word of the Day for 14 February 2012

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AMORETTO  (n. pl. AMORETTOS or AMORETTI)

Definition(s):

1. (n.) a cupid; a representation of a cupid or cherub in art
2. (n.) a sweetheart

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Epilogue:
Not to be confused with AMARETTO (an Italian almond-flavored liqueur), an AMORETTO is usually depicted as a chubby little winged boy with a bow and arrow — also variously called an AMORINO, CUPID, CHERUB, or PUTTO.  The word comes straight from the Italian amoretto (“a little love”).

Happy Valentine’s Day!



This week’s theme:
Love is in the air

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