Romantica

//ɹoʊˈmæntɪkə// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Erotic romance. uncountable

    "Actively seeking romance (including category), romantica, women’s fiction, mystery, thrillers and young adult. Does not want to receive poetry, short stories or screenplays."

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"Actively seeking romance (including category), romantica, women’s fiction, mystery, thrillers and young adult. Does not want to receive poetry, short stories or screenplays."

Etymology

Blend of romance + erotica.

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