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Re: Similar Names (Origins & Meaning?)
Allura / Allure would more than likely simply be an elaboration of the English word.Main Entry: 1al·lure
Pronunciation: &-'lur
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-) + loire lure -- more at LURE
: to entice by charm or attraction
synonym see ATTRACT
- al·lure·ment /-'lur-m&nt/ noun
- al·lur·ing·ly adverb http://m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=allureArray
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