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CHERUBIM
CHERUB
cherub
(noun) an angel of the second order whose gift is knowledge; usually portrayed as a winged child
cherub
(noun) a sweet innocent baby
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
cherubim
plural of cherub
Source: Wiktionary
Cher"u*bim, n.
Definition: The Hebrew plural of Cherub.. Cf. Seraphim.
Note: Cherubims, in the King James version of the bible, is an incorrect form, made by adding the English plural termination to the Hebrew plural cherubim instead of to the singular cherub.
CHERUB
Cher"ub, n.; pl. Cherubs; but the Hebrew plural Cherubim is also used. Etym: [Heb. kerub.]
1. A mysterious composite being, the winged footstool and chariot of the Almighty, described in Ezekiel i. and x. I knew that they were the cherubim. Ezek. x. 20. He rode upon a cherub and did fly. Ps. xviii. 10.
2. A symbolical winged figure of unknown form used in connection with the mercy seat of the Jewish Ark and Temple. Ez. xxv. 18.
3. One of a order of angels, variously represented in art. In European painting the cherubim have been shown as blue, to denote knowledge, as distinguished from the seraphim (see Seraph), and in later art the children's heads with wings are generally called cherubs.
4. A beautiful child; -- so called because artists have represented cherubs as beautiful children.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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