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As a noun taxonomy

is the science or the technique used to make a classification.

As an adjective amorous is

inclined or having a propensity to love, or to sexual enjoyment.

taxonomy

English

(wikipedia taxonomy)

Noun

(taxonomies)
  • The science or the technique used to make a classification.
  • A classification; especially , a classification in a hierarchical system.
  • (taxonomy, uncountable) The science of finding, describing, classifying and naming organisms.

    • Synonyms

    * alpha taxonomy

    Derived terms

    * folk taxonomy * scientific taxonomy

    See also

    * classification * rank * taxon * domain * kingdom * subkingdom * superphylum * phylum * subphylum * class * subclass * infraclass * superorder * order * suborder * infraorder * parvorder * superfamily * family * subfamily * genus * species * subspecies * superregnum * regnum * subregnum * superphylum * phylum * subphylum * classis * subclassis * infraclassis * superordo * ordo * subordo * infraordo * taxon * superfamilia * familia * subfamilia * ontology

    amorous

    English

    Alternative forms

    * amourous

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Inclined or having a propensity to love, or to sexual enjoyment.
  • :
  • *
  • *:Breezes blowing from beds of iris quickened her breath with their perfume; she saw the tufted lilacs sway in the wind, and the streamers of mauve-tinted wistaria swinging, all a-glisten with golden bees; she saw a crimson cardinal winging through the foliage, and amorous tanagers flashing like scarlet flames athwart the pines.
  • Indicating love or sexual desire.
  • :
  • Of or relating to, or produced by, love.
  • :
  • (lb) Affected with love; in love; enamored.
  • :

    • Synonyms

    (inclined or having a propensity to love) loving; fond; affectionate

    Related terms

    * amour

    References

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