noun🔗ShareChérubinA winged creature attending God, described by Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite (c. 5th–6th century) as the second highest order of angels, ranked above thrones and below seraphim; similar to a lamassu in the pre-exilic texts of the Hebrew Bible, more humanoid in later texts."The painting depicted cherubs, small winged figures, hovering around the infant Jesus. "La peinture représentait des chérubins, de petites figures ailées, planant autour de l'enfant Jésus.religionmythologytheologysupernaturalbeingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareChérubinAn artistic depiction of such a being, typically in the form of a winged child or a child's head with wings but no body."The birthday card was decorated with images of cheerful, rosy-cheeked cherubs. "La carte d'anniversaire était décorée d'images de chérubins joyeux aux joues roses.artmythologyreligionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareChérubin, angeA person, especially a child, seen as being particularly angelic or innocent."The kindergarten teacher described her students as cherubs because they were so well-behaved and sweet during circle time. "La maîtresse de maternelle a décrit ses élèves comme des anges, car ils étaient si sages et gentils pendant le cercle.personreligionmythologyartcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading