seraphim

English

Etymology

From Latin seraphim, from Hebrew שְׂרָפִים (s'rafím), plural of שָׂרָף (saráf) of which the meaning is uncertain; perhaps related to the root שרף "to burn".

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Noun

seraphim

1. Plural form of seraph

Coordinate terms

• cherubim

Related terms

• seraphic
• seraphs

Translations

plural of seraph

• Hebrew: שרפים (he) (s'rafím) pl

Anagrams

• samphire

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Latin

Alternative forms

• seraphin

Etymology

From Hebrew שְׂרָפִים (s'rafím), plural of שָׂרָף (saráf) of which the meaning is uncertain; perhaps related to the root שרף "to burn".

Noun

seraphīm pl (indeclinable)

1. The seraphim, a choir of angels.