kewpie

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English

A kewpie doll

Etymology

Diminutive of Cupid; originally a brand name.

Noun

kewpie (plural kewpies)

  1. A kewpie doll.
    • 1914 February 22, “Dinners, Dances, and Card Parties of the Week”, in New York Times:
      A fat little kewpie clutching a pink heart place card stood at each cover.

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