#49 amoretto

#49 amoretto- a small, naked boy representing a cupid

-C16 from Italian amore, from Latin amor- love

- also amorist- writer about love, amorous (adj) displaying love, desire

The traditional Cupid or amoretto is not to be confused with amaretto, the Italian sweet almond flavoured liqueur.

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