Cupido — meaning in English

English meaning

• Cupid noun The Roman god of love and desire, usually shown as a winged boy with a bow and arrows; the counterpart of the Greek Eros.

Senses

Cupido is used for these senses in English:

• Cupid (Roman god) The god of love, son of Venus; sometimes depicted as a putto (a naked, winged boy with bow and arrow). The Roman counterpart of Eros.
• Cupid The sixth reindeer of Santa Claus.
• cupid A putto carrying a bow and arrow, representing Cupid or love.

Cupid — full definition

1. noun The Roman god of love and desire, usually shown as a winged boy with a bow and arrows; the counterpart of the Greek Eros.
2. noun A person who tries to bring two other people together romantically; a matchmaker.

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