cherub

1. n. A mysterious composite being, the winged footstool and chariot of the Almighty, described in Ezekiel i. and x. Source: opted

2. n. A symbolical winged figure of unknown form used in connection with the mercy seat of the Jewish Ark and Temple. Source: opted

3. n. One of a order of angels, variously represented in art. In European painting the cherubim have been shown as blue, to denote knowledge, as distinguished from the seraphim (see Seraph), and in later art the children's heads with wings are generally called cherubs. Source: opted

4. n. A beautiful child; -- so called because artists have represented cherubs as beautiful children. Source: opted

5. n. a sweet innocent baby Source: wordnet

6. n. an angel of the second order whose gift is knowledge; usually portrayed as a winged child Source: wordnet

7. 1. A mysterious composite being, the winged footstool and chariot of the Almighty, described in Ezekiel i. and x. I knew that they were the cherubim. Ezek. x. 20. He rode upon a cherub and did fly. Ps. xviii. 10. 2. A symbolical winged figure of unknown form used in connection with the mercy seat of the Jewish Ark and Temple. Ez. xxv. 18. 3. One of a order of angels, variously represented in art. In European painting the cherubim have been shown as blue, to denote knowledge, as distinguished from the seraphim (see Seraph), and in later art the children's heads with wings are generally called cherubs. 4. A beautiful child; -- so called because artists have represented cherubs as beautiful children. Source: webster

8. Of or pertaining to cherubs; angelic. "The cherubic host."Milton. Source: adambom

9. n:100 n. a sweet innocent baby n. an angel of the second order whose gift is knowledge; usually portrayed as a winged child Source: ecdict

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