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Cupid's bows

Cupid's bows is the plural of Cupid's bow.

Meaning of Cupid's bow

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.

Questions about Cupid's bows

What is Cupid's bows the plural of?
Cupid's bows is the plural of Cupid's bow.

Words near Cupid's bows in the dictionary

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

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