The Cupid`s bow or tubercle is a facial feature where the double curve of a human upper lip is said to resemble the bow of Cupid, the Roman god of erotic love. The peaks of the bow coincide with the philtral columns giving a prominent bow appearance to the lip. It is seen in fetal hydantoin syndrome. The phrase is common in literature, often used.... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cupid`s_bow