also: キューピット
noun
Refers to the Roman god of love, equivalent to Eros in Greek mythology. Often depicted as a winged boy with a bow and arrow.
バレンタインデーには、キューピッドの絵がよく使われる。
Pictures of Cupid are often used on Valentine's Day.
Standard katakana spelling for the Roman god Cupid.
Variant katakana spelling; less common than キューピッド.
Greek counterpart of Cupid; エロス is used in Greek mythology contexts, while キューピッド is specifically Roman.
From English 'Cupid', ultimately from Latin 'Cupido', the Roman god of desire and love.