SERAPHIM


Meaning of SERAPHIM in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈser-ə-ˌfim, -ˌfēm ]

noun plural

Etymology: Late Latin seraphim, plural, seraphs, from Hebrew śĕrāphīm

Date: 12th century

1. : an order of angels — see celestial hierarchy

2. singular, plural seraphim : one of the 6-winged angels standing in the presence of God

• se·raph·ic sə-ˈra-fik adjective

• se·raph·i·cal·ly -fi-k(ə-)lē adverb

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