Cunégonde is a fictional character in Voltaire`s novel Candide. She is the title character`s aristocratic cousin and love interest. Her name is probably derived from Cunigunde of Luxemburg. At the beginning of the story, Candide is chased away from his uncle`s home after he is caught kissing and fondling Cunégonde. Shortly afterwards, Cunégo...... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cunégonde