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PLATONIC LOVE

\platˈɒnɪk lˈʌv], \platˈɒnɪk lˈʌv], \p_l_a_t_ˈɒ_n_ɪ_k l_ˈʌ_v]\

Definitions of PLATONIC LOVE

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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A pure spiritual love subsisting between the sexes, which regards the mind and its excellenees only, and is unmixed with carnal desires.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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