transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈcher-əb, ˈche-rəb ]
noun
( plural usually cher·u·bim ˈcher-ə-ˌbim, ˈker- also ˈcher-yə-)
Etymology: Latin, from Greek cheroub, from Hebrew kĕrūbh
Date: 13th century
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