Cupid Common

Cupid has 4 different meanings across 2 categories:

Definitions

Noun

(Roman mythology) god of love; counterpart of Greek Eros

"The children were laughing as they ran around the garden, pretending to be Cupid chasing his bow and arrow through the flowers."

Cupid Amor

a symbol for love in the form of a cherubic naked boy with wings and a bow and arrow

"The artist painted Cupid as a chubby, winged child shooting arrows into the hearts of the romantic couples below."

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A putto carrying a bow and arrow, representing Cupid or love.

"The fresco depicts a chubby putto carrying a bow and arrow across the ceiling to represent Cupid."

Proper Noun

The god of love, son of Venus; sometimes depicted as a cherub (a naked, winged boy with bow and arrow). The Roman counterpart of Eros.

"As the artist sketched Cupid with his golden arrows ready to strike, she wondered if he would finally grant her heart's desire."