A very close friend or family member for whom a person has feelings of endearment, one of someone's close ones; sometimes: next of kin (for example on hospital admission form).

plural of love child

Any of several grasses, of the genus Eragrostis, grown as a forage crop or to protect against erosion

The love of parents towards their children. / (by extension) Love which is similar to parental love.

(archaic) To make amorous approaches to; to woo, romance, court. / (euphemistic) To engage in sexual intercourse.

An attempt to influence a person by lavish demonstrations of attention and affection.

A swelling on the skin caused by someone (or something) sucking the skin.

(informal, derogatory) A childish or youthful infatuation with another person.

A situation in which two suitors vie or compete for the love of the same person.

Love that is not reciprocated, even though reciprocation is desired.