Main Entry: en·am·or

Pronunciation: \i-ˈna-mər\

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): en·am·ored; en·am·or·ing \-mə-riŋ, -ˈnam-riŋ\

Etymology: Middle English enamouren, from Anglo-French enamourer, from en- + amour love — more at amour

Date: 14th century

1 : to inflame with love —usually used in the passive with of
2 : to cause to feel a strong or excessive interest or fascination —usually used in the passive with of or with <baseball fans enamored of statistics>