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glamour /ˈɡlamə(r)/ (US also glamor)
noun
  • 1 an attractive and exciting quality, especially sexual allure.

    ■ [as modifier] denoting erotic or mildly pornographic photography or publications.

  • 2 archaic enchantment; magic.
– origin C18: alt. of word history at grammar, with ref. to the occult practices assoc. with learning in medieval times: see .



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