Definition of cherub
cherubs
orcherubim
play \ˈcher-ə-ˌbim, ˈker- also ˈcher-yə-\1 cherubim plural : an order of angels — see celestial hierarchy
2 plural usually cherubs a : a beautiful usually winged child in painting and sculptureb : an innocent-looking usually chubby and rosy person This torrent of arcane football lingo spewed from the lips of a red-haired, freckle-faced cherub … — Tim Layden
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Origin and Etymology of cherub
Latin, from Greek cheroub, from Hebrew kĕrūbh
First Known Use: 14th century
Other Christian Religious Terms
CHERUB Defined for English Language Learners
cherub
playDefinition of cherub for English Language Learners
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: a type of angel that is usually shown in art as a beautiful young child with small wings and a round face and body
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: someone (such as a child) who is thought of as being like a small angel
CHERUB Defined for Kids
cherub
playDefinition of cherub for Students
1 : a beautiful child usually with wings in paintings and drawings
2 : a cute chubby child
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