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cherub

Main Entry:: cher·ub
Pronunciation:: \ˈcher-əb, ˈche-rəb\
Function:: noun
Inflected Form(s):: plural usually cher·u·bim \ˈcher-ə-ˌbim, ˈker- also ˈcher-yə-\
Etymology:: Latin, from Greek cheroub, from Hebrew kĕrūbh
Date:: 13th century

1plural : an order of angels — see celestial hierarchy2plural usually cherubs a: a beautiful usually winged child in painting and sculpture b: an innocent-looking usually chubby and rosy person

— che·ru·bic

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\chə-ˈrü-bik also ˈcher-ə-\ adjective

— che·ru·bi·cal·ly

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\-bi-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

— cher·ub·like

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\ˈcher-əb-ˌlīk\ adjective

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