Associations to the word «Cherub»

Wiktionary

CHERUB, noun. A winged creature represented over 90 times in the Bible as attending on God, later seen as the second highest order of angels, ranked above thrones and below seraphim. First mention is in [1]
CHERUB, noun. A statue or other depiction of such a being, typically in the form of a winged child.
CHERUB, noun. (figuratively) A person, especially a child, seen as being particularly innocent or angelic.

Dictionary definition

CHERUB, noun. A sweet innocent baby.
CHERUB, noun. An angel of the second order whose gift is knowledge; usually portrayed as a winged child.

Wise words

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