What does "cherubim" mean?
plural of cherub
Cherubim
/ˈtʃɛ.ɹ(j)u.bɪm/ noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Meaning at a glance
- Primary sense: plural of cherub
- Grammar: cherubim is listed as noun.
- Nearest alternatives: angel, archangel, architectural statue, celestial being.
- Useful contrasts: demon, evil spirit.
- Usage evidence: And he cast out Adam: and placed before the paradise of pleasure Cherubim, and a flaming sword, turning every way, to keep the way of the tree of life.
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 plural of cherub form-of, plural
"The kennels occupied a long brick building designed to resemble the palace in miniature. Inside, the walls were painted with murals of dogs frolicking in the woods and giving chase to a frightened fox while chubby canine cherubim smiled down at them."
- 2 A cherub.
"As he looks up at the organ, Miss Tox in the gallery shrinks behind the fat leg of a cherubim on a monument, with cheeks like a young Wind, Captain Cuttle, on the contrary, stands up and waves his hook, in token of welcome and encouragement."
- 3 Alternative form of Cherrybum. alt-of, alternative
Synonyms
All synonymsAntonyms
demonevil spirit
Example
"And he cast out Adam: and placed before the paradise of pleasure Cherubim, and a flaming sword, turning every way, to keep the way of the tree of life."
Common questions
What is a synonym for "cherubim"?
Common synonyms include: angel, archangel, architectural statue, celestial being, cherub, cherubs.
How do you use "cherubim" in a sentence?
And he cast out Adam: and placed before the paradise of pleasure Cherubim, and a flaming sword, turning every way, to keep the way of the tree of life.
How do you pronounce "cherubim"?
Pronounced /ˈtʃɛ.ɹ(j)u.bɪm/.
Etymology
From Middle English cherubin, cherubine, cherubym, cherubyn, cherybin, gerubin, jerubin, from Old English cerubin, cerubim, ceruphin, cherubin, from Latin cherūbīn, cherūbīm, from Ancient Greek χερουβίν (kheroubín), χερουβείν (kheroubeín), χερουβίμ (kheroubím), from Hebrew כְּרוּבִים (k'ruvím), from כְּרוּב (kruv) + ־ִים (-ím).