TERAPHIM


Meaning of TERAPHIM in English

[ 'tɛrəfɪm ]

■ plural noun small images used as domestic deities or oracles by ancient Semitic peoples.

Origin

ME: via late L. from Gk theraphin , from Heb. tĕrāp̱īm .

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