transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈān-jəl ]
noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English engel & Anglo-French angele; both from Late Latin angelus, from Greek angelos, literally, messenger
Date: before 12th century
1.
a. : a spiritual being superior to humans in power and intelligence ; especially : one in the lowest rank in the celestial hierarchy
b. plural : an order of angels — see celestial hierarchy
2. : an attendant spirit or guardian
3. : a usually white-robed winged figure of human form in fine art
4. : messenger , harbinger
angel of death
5. : a person like an angel (as in looks or behavior)
6. Christian Science : inspiration from God
7. : one (as a backer of a theatrical venture) who aids or supports with money or influence
8. : angelfish
• an·gel·ic an-ˈje-lik or an·gel·i·cal -li-kəl adjective
• an·gel·i·cal·ly -li-k(ə-)lē adverb