/ ˈkjuːpɪd; NAmE / noun
1.
the Roman god of love who is shown as a beautiful baby boy with wings, carrying a bow and arrow
2.
cupid [ C ] a picture or statue of a baby boy who looks like Cupid
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IDIOMS
- play Cupid
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WORD ORIGIN
from Latin Cupido , personification of cupido love, desire, from cupere to desire.