[cher.ub] n, pl usu cher.u.bim [L, fr. Gk cheroub, fr. Heb kerubh] (13c) 1 pl: an order of angels--see celestial hierarchy
2. pl usu cherubs a: a beautiful usu. winged child in painting and sculpture b: an innocent-looking usu. chubby and rosy person -- che.ru.bic adj -- che.ru.bi.cal.ly adv -- cher.ub.like adj