cupid

Meanings

• proper noun

  A figure in Roman mythology representing love. He is often depicted as an attractive, winged, blind god who shoots lovers with arrows.

  - "Cupid is the god of desire and passion."
  - "According to mythology, Cupid shot an arrow into the heart of Venus, making her fall in love with Adonis."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cupid
bud , mud , pud , stud

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Variants

List of all variants of cupid that leads to same result
Cupid , Cupids , Cupid's bow , Cupid's bows , play Cupid

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'cupidus', meaning 'desiring' or 'eager'.

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Trivia

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1. Cupid was often depicted as blind because love is said to be blind.

2. Cupid's arrow was said to be tipped with either the desire-inspiring golden arrow or the lead arrow that caused love to be unrequited.

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Related Concepts

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1. Venus: The Roman goddess of love and beauty, who is often depicted as Cupid's mother.

2. Eros: The Greek god of love, who is similar to Cupid in Roman mythology.

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Culture

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Cupid is a significant figure in Roman mythology and has been depicted in various forms of art and literature throughout history. He is often associated with Valentine's Day and the symbolism of love and desire.

How to Memorize "cupid"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a winged, blind, attractive figure holding a bow and arrows. Imagine him flying around, shooting arrows into people's hearts to make them fall in love.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'Cupid' with the concept of love and desire. Remember that he is the god of love and is often depicted as a winged figure.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Cupid is a winged god of desire'.

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