Cupid
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- noun
- /ˈkjuːpɪd/
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- During the Valentine's Day celebration, images of Cupid can be seen everywhere, symbolizing romance and affection.
- cupid's bow
- Cupid's arrow
- winged Cupids
Examples
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Pink-bottomed cupids whispering in the bosom of a burning red geranium, or a thicket of yellow dandelions.
Fiction book (1994) -
You're a proper little cupid, aren't you?
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A flying baby named cupid.
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"And therefore is winged cupid painted blind."
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Yet Mark'd I where the bolt of cupid fell:
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A few days ago, he gave her the number on a piece of notebook paper, with little hearts and cupids drawn on the corners of the page.
Fiction book (1996) -
This charming cupid asleep on a dolphin, dates from about 1766, and it's by Joseph Nollekins.
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Cupids perched on ornate bookcases extend their arms in libidinal welcome.
Academic text (1998) -
In many art pieces, Cupid is depicted as a young boy with wings, holding a bow and arrow to represent love.
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In Roman mythology, Cupid is often portrayed as the mischievous god of love who strikes people's hearts with his arrows.
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Etymology
Cupid as the little winged boy comes from Latin cupīdō meaning 'desire', so he is a symbol of the feeling that makes people fall in love and appears on Valentine’s cards and in art.