inamorata
noun
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Pronunciation: /ɪnˌæmɒˈɹɑːtə/ / [ɪnˌæmɒˈɹɑːtə] / [ˌɪnaməˈɹɑːtə]
noun
Etymology: Borrowed from Italian innamorata, the feminine form of innamorato (“lover, boyfriend”), from innamorare (“to make somebody fall in love”), from in- (“in”) + amore (“love”).
- A female lover or woman with whom one is in love; a mistress.
“Presently Monsieur Margot made his appearance. Though very much surprised at seeing me, he did not appear the least jealous of my attentions to his inamorata.”