I am tied on a Valentine gift box and worn in hair, yet when paired with an arrow, I become Cupid's favorite weapon. What am I?
A bow
The word 'bow' is a homograph with multiple meanings. It describes a decorative ribbon tied on a present or worn as an accessory, as well as the curved wooden tool used by Cupid to shoot arrows of romance.
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