Sun-angel

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of sunangel. alt-of, alternative

    "The little group of hummers, called by the poetical name of sun-angels, are all remarkable for the exceeding lustre of the feathers decorating their throats."

  2. 2
    Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see sun, angel.

    "According to poetical conception this was Uriel the sun-angel."

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"The little group of hummers, called by the poetical name of sun-angels, are all remarkable for the exceeding lustre of the feathers decorating their throats."

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