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CUPID
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A symbol for love in the form of a cherubic naked boy with wings and a bow and arrow
Classified under:
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents
Hypernyms ("cupid" is a kind of...):
allegory; emblem (a visible symbol representing an abstract idea)
Sense 2
Meaning:
(Roman mythology) god of love; counterpart of Greek Eros
Synonyms:
Amor; Cupid
Classified under:
Instance hypernyms:
Roman deity (a deity worshipped by the ancient Romans)
Domain category:
Roman mythology (the mythology of the ancient Romans)
Context examples:
This particular Valentine’s Day is beautifully aspected, so Cupid will be out and about with his little fleet of angels flying above you.
(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)
Single or attached, you will have both Mars and Venus dispatching Cupid and his little fleet of angels on your behalf from February 7 to 16—that week holds Valentine’s Day!
(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)
Also, macho Mars and surprising Uranus will collaborate, and they will make sure that everyone of every marital status will have the chance to feel the sudden thrill of being touched by Cupid’s arrow.
(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)
Cupid and his little fleet of angels will work hard for you in March, for the brilliant Sun will fill your fifth house of romance and will encourage romance, especially during the first half of March.
(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)