n.1 (pl. cherubim) an angelic being of the second order of the celestial hierarchy.
2 a a representation of a winged child or the head of a winged child. b a beautiful or innocent child.
Derivatives:
cherubic adj. cherubically adv.
Etymology: ME f. OE cherubin and f. Heb. kerub, pl. kerub{icirc}m