ARDOR

ardor. Ardor, n. heat, warmth, zeal, fervcency, affection

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Ar″dor (�), n. [[L. ardor, fr. ardere to burn: cf. OF. ardor, ardur, F. ardeur.]] [Spelt also ardour.] 1. 1. Heat, in a literal sense; as, the ardor of the sun's rays.
2. 2. Warmth or heat of passion or affection; eagerness; zeal; as, he pursues study with ardor; the fought with ardor; martial ardor.
3. 3. pl. Bright and effulgent spirits; seraphim.
Syn. — Fervor; warmth; eagerness. See Fervor.