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Amor
Amor (noun) means a small asteroid, or a member of a class of asteroids, whose orbit lies between those of Earth and Mars. Example: “Astronomers tracked the amor as it passed near Earth's orbit.”
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A small asteroid, or a member of a class of asteroids, whose orbit lies between those of Earth and Mars.
"Astronomers tracked the amor as it passed near Earth's orbit."
How to use Amor
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA technical astronomy term for a specific type of near-Earth asteroid.
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Etymology
Named after the first asteroid of this type discovered, 1221 Amor, itself named for the Roman god of love.
Class of 1221
Amor joined the language around 1221.
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What does “Amor” mean?
The word “Amor” means a small asteroid, or a member of a class of asteroids, whose orbit lies between those of Earth and Mars. In plain terms, a technical astronomy term for a specific type of near-Earth asteroid.
How do you use “Amor” in a sentence?
Here is “Amor” used in a sentence: “Astronomers tracked the amor as it passed near Earth's orbit.”
What part of speech is “Amor”?
“Amor” is a noun.
Where does the word “Amor” come from?
The word “Amor” dates back to around 1221. Named after the first asteroid of this type discovered, 1221 Amor, itself named for the Roman god of love.
Is “Amor” a common word?
“Amor” is an uncommon word in modern English.
