Main Entry: ¹al·lure

Pronunciation: \ə-ˈlu̇r\

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): al·lured; al·lur·ing

Etymology: Middle English aluren, from Middle French alurer, from Old French, from a- (from Latin ad-) + lure, leure lure — more at lure

Date: 15th century

: to entice by charm or attraction

synonyms see attract

— al·lure·ment \-ˈlu̇r-mənt\ noun

— al·lur·ing·ly adverb