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ar⋅dor
[ahr-der] 
–noun
| 1. | great warmth of feeling; fervor; passion: She spoke persuasively and with ardor. |
| 2. | intense devotion, eagerness, or enthusiasm; zeal: his well-known ardor for Chinese art. |
| 3. | burning heat. |
Also, especially British, ardour.
Origin:
1350–1400; ME < L, equiv. to ārd(ēre) to burn + -or -or 1 ; r. ME ardure < OF ardur < L, as above; 17th century ardour < AF < L, as above
1350–1400; ME < L, equiv. to ārd(ēre) to burn + -or -or 1 ; r. ME ardure < OF ardur < L, as above; 17th century ardour < AF < L, as above
Synonyms:
1. fervency, spirit, earnestness, intensity.
1. fervency, spirit, earnestness, intensity.
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| ar·dour (är'dər) n. Chiefly British Variant of ardor. |
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