cherub
cher·ub
noun \ˈcher-əb, ˈche-rəb\ plural usually cher·u·bim\ˈcher-ə-ˌbim, ˈker- also ˈcher-yə-\
Definition of CHERUB
1
plural : an order of angels — see celestial hierarchy
2
plural usually cherubs a : a beautiful usually winged child in painting and sculpture b : an innocent-looking usually chubby and rosy person
— che·ru·bic \chə-ˈrü-bik also ˈcher-ə-\ adjective
— che·ru·bi·cal·ly \-bi-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
— cher·ub·like \ˈcher-əb-ˌlīk\ adjective
Origin of CHERUB
Latin, from Greek cheroub, from Hebrew kĕrūbh
First Known Use: 13th century
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