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Cupid's bow

Cupid's bow noun: the archery bow borne by Cupid in artistic representations, which curves inward at the centre and often outward at the ends.

cupid's bow: the archery bow borne by Cupid in artistic representations, which curves inward at the centre and...
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Noun

Cupid's bow (plural Cupid's bows)

  1. The archery bow borne by Cupid in artistic representations, which curves inward at the centre and often outward at the ends.
  2. The curve of the upper lip which resembles such a bow; the philtrum.
  3. A similar curve carved in woodwork, etc.

Forms of Cupid's bow

pluralCupid's bows

Questions about Cupid's bow

What does Cupid's bow mean?
Cupid's bow means the archery bow borne by Cupid in artistic representations, which curves inward at the centre and often outward at the ends.
What part of speech is Cupid's bow?
Cupid's bow is a noun.
What is the plural of Cupid's bow?
The plural of Cupid's bow is Cupid's bows.

Words near Cupid's bow in the dictionary

  1. cupheads
  2. cupheas
  3. cupholder
  4. cupholders
  5. cupid
  6. Cupid's bow
  7. Cupid's bows
  8. Cupid's dart
  9. Cupid's delight
  10. Cupid's Disease
  11. Cupid-like

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