Kind of language in which lovers are involved (7)

I believe the answer is:

romance

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(Other definitions for romance that I've seen before include "Amorous relationship" , "Feeling of mystery; love affair" , "Group of languages" , "Novel - love story" , "Novel (or often its main theme)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News and The Globe and Mail.

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