Cherub
['tʃerəb] or ['tʃɛrəb]
Definition
(noun.) an angel of the second order whose gift is knowledge; usually portrayed as a winged child.
(noun.) a sweet innocent baby.
Checked by Jennie--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) A mysterious composite being, the winged footstool and chariot of the Almighty, described in Ezekiel i. and x.
(n.) A symbolical winged figure of unknown form used in connection with the mercy seat of the Jewish Ark and Temple.
(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.
(n.) A beautiful child; -- so called because artists have represented cherubs as beautiful children.
Editor: Sasha
Definition
n. a winged creature with human face represented as associated with Jehovah esp. drawing his chariot-throne: a celestial spirit: a beautiful child:—pl. Cher′ubs Cher′ubim Cher′ubims.—adjs. Cheru′bic -al Cherubim′ic angelic.—adv. Cheru′bically.—n. Cher′ubin (Shak.) a cherub.
Typist: Thaddeus
Unserious Contents or Definition
To dream you see cherubs, foretells you will have some distinct joy, which will leave an impression of lasting good upon your life. To see them looking sorrowful or reproachful, foretells that distress will come unexpectedly upon you.
Checker: Newman
Examples
- I am well aware of it, my dear,' returned the cherub, 'and I resign you willingly. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- I really am a little afraid, my dear,' hinted the cherub meekly, 'that you are not enjoying yourself? Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Who always received her on his disengaged arm, and detained her, while the patient cherub stood waiting to be finished. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- The change in her, strengthened the cherub's interest in number four, and he said quietly: 'May not be so, my dear? Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Of which,' pursued the cherub, enjoining patience with his hand, 'a certain mercenary young person distantly related to myself, could not approve? Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Bless you, my cherub! George Eliot. Middlemarch.
- You're a perfect cherub! Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- I hope so,' said the cherub. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- The cherub's way was for a certain space his way, and they walked together. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Why then, my dear,' said the cherub, after a little consideration, 'I suppose I die. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Disputation is not amusing to cherubs. George Eliot. Middlemarch.
- If we are gentlefolks they will put hatchments over our late domicile, with gilt cherubim, and mottoes stating that there is Quiet in Heaven. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
Editor: Will