cupid

Cu-pid · proper noun

imported

Definitions

proper noun

  1. 1.

    The Roman god of love, typically depicted as a winged boy with a bow and arrows.

  2. 2.

    A representation of Cupid; a symbol of romantic love.

  3. 3.

    A person who arranges matches between potential romantic partners.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    play cupid — to try to bring two people together romantically
  • •
    Cupid's arrow — the supposed cause of falling in love
  • •
    Cupid's bow — the double curve of the upper lip

Related words

See also: Eros, love, valentine

Etymology

From Latin "Cupido" (desire, love), from "cupere" (to desire). Equivalent to Greek Eros.