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Heat, in a literal sense; as, the ardor of the sun's rays.

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  1. n. Heat, in a literal sense; as, the ardor of the sun's rays.
  2. n. Warmth or heat of passion or affection; eagerness; zeal; as, he pursues study with ardor; the fought with ardor; martial ardor.
  3. n. Bright and effulgent spirits; seraphim.
  4. n. a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
  5. n. intense feeling of love
  6. n. feelings of great warmth and intensity
  7. 1. Heat, in a literal sense; as, the ardor of the sun's rays. 2. Warmth or heat of passion or affection; eagerness; zeal; as, he pursues study with ardor; the fought with ardor; martial ardor. 3. pl. Bright and effulgent spirits; seraphim. [Thus used by Milton.] Syn. -- Fervor; warmth; eagerness. See Fervor.
  8. Bright and effulgent spirits; seraphim. [Thus used by Milton.]
  9. n:100 n. a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause) n. intense feeling of love n. feelings of great warmth and intensity