Seraph
See also: seraph
German
Alternative forms
- Seraphin
- Seraf
Etymology
From Latin plural seraphim, also seraphin, by back-formation, from Hebrew שְׂרָפִים (s'rafím), plural of שָׂרָף (saráf) of which the meaning is uncertain; perhaps related to the root שרף "to burn."
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈzeːʀaf/
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Noun
Seraph m (genitive Seraphs, plural Seraphe or Seraphim or Seraphin or Seraphinen)
- seraph (highest order of angels)
Declension
Hypernyms
Coordinate terms
- Cherub
- Erzengel
Related terms
- seraphisch
- seraphinisch
Further reading
- Seraph in Duden online
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