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Cupid

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/kuˈpiðu/cu·pi·do

Definition

1

In Roman mythology, the god of love, depicted as a winged boy with a bow and arrow.

Usage examples

“Cupid is a common symbol on Valentine's Day.”
“She felt as if Cupid had shot her with his arrow.”

Common combinations

Cupid's arrowCupid's bowfigure of Cupid

Idiomatic expressions

  • struck by Cupid (to fall in love)