cherub
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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
See Origin of CHERUB
Latin, from Greek cheroub, from Hebrew kĕrūbh
First Known Use: 13th century
Other Christian Religious Terms
cherub
noun (Concise Encyclopedia)In Jewish, Christian, and Islamic literature, a celestial winged being with human, animal, or birdlike characteristics. They are included among the angels, and in the Hebrew scriptures they are described as the throne bearers of God. In Christianity and Islam they are celestial attendants of God and praise him continually. Known as karubun in Islam, they repeat “Glory to God” ceaselessly, and they dwell in a section of heaven inaccessible to attacks by the Devil. In art they are often depicted as winged infants. See also seraph.
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