First Known Use: 13th century
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cherub
noun cher·ub \ˈcher-əb, ˈche-rəb\
: a type of angel that is usually shown in art as a beautiful young child with small wings and a round face and body
: someone (such as a child) who is thought of as being like a small angel
plural usually cher·u·bim \ˈcher-ə-ˌbim, ˈker- also ˈcher-yə-\
Full 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
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Origin of CHERUB
Latin, from Greek cheroub, from Hebrew kĕrūbh
Other Christian Religious Terms
CHERUBIC Defined for Kids
cherub
noun cher·ub \ˈcher-əb\
Definition of CHERUB for Kids
1
: a beautiful child usually with wings in paintings and drawings
2
: a cute chubby child
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