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al·lure
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verb,
al·lured,
al·lur·ing,
noun
verb (used with object)
1.
to attract or tempt by something flattering or desirable.
2.
to fascinate; charm.
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verb (used without object)
3.
to be attractive or tempting.
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an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
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noun
4.
fascination; charm; appeal.
Origin:
1375–1425;
late Middle English
aluren
<
Middle French
alurer,
equivalent to
a-
a-
5
+
lurer
to
lure
Related forms
al·lur·er,
noun
un·al·lured,
adjective
Synonyms
1.
entice, lure.
2.
enchant, entrance, captivate.
4.
glamor, attraction.
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allure
(əˈljʊə, əˈlʊə)
—
vb
1.
(
tr
) to entice or tempt (someone) to a person or place or to a course of action; attract
—
n
2.
attractiveness; appeal:
the cottage's allure was its isolation
[C15: from Old French
alurer,
from
lure
bait,
lure
]
al'lurement
—
n
al'lurer
—
n
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