cupid's bow

Cupid's bow

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [boh]
- /boʊ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [boh]
- /boʊ/

Definitions of cupid's bow words

noun cupid's bow a shape of the upper lip considered to resemble Cupid's double-curved bow 3
adjective cupid's bow in the shape of the bow that Cupid is usually pictured as carrying 3
noun cupid's bow a classical bow Cupid is traditionally pictured as bearing. 1
noun cupid's bow a line or shape resembling this, especially the line of the upper lip. 1
noun cupid's bow The archery bow borne by Cupid in artistic representations, which curves inward at the centre and often outward at the ends. 0
noun cupid's bow The curve of the upper lip which resembles such a bow; the philtrum. 0

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Origin of cupid's bow

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

First recorded in 1855-60

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cupid's bow popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

Synonyms for cupid's bow

noun cupid's bow

crossbow — A crossbow is a weapon consisting of a small, powerful bow that is fixed across a piece of wood, and aimed like a gun.

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