English

Etymology
From the names of the eponymous characters in w:William Shakespeare|William Shakespeare's play w:Romeo and Juliet|Romeo and Juliet.

Noun
en-noun|sg=Romeo and Juliet couple

1. A couple who have married without their parents' consent.
2. By analogy with the two Shakespearean characters, a couple consisting of one member from each of two opposing families, parties, or countries.

See also
Capulet
Capulet party
Montague
Montague party

Category:English eponyms
Category:Words from Shakespeare

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