n.
Pronunciation: ' ā n-j ə l
Function: 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- ' je-lik \ or an · gel · i · cal \ -li-k ə l \ adjective
– an · gel · i · cal · ly \ -li-k( ə -)l ē \ adverb