Cupid's bow

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Noun

Cupid's bow sense 2

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.

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