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seraph Definition

ser·aph (serəf)

noun pl. -·aphs or -·a·phim′-ə fim′

  1. Bible one of the heavenly beings surrounding the throne of God, represented as having three pairs of wings: Isa. 6:2
  2. any of the highest order of angels, above the cherubim

Etymology: back-form. < LL(Ec) seraphim, pl. < Heb serafim, pl., sing. saraf, prob. < saraf, to burn

seraph Related Forms
se·raphic (sə rafik) adjective se·raphi·cally adverb
seraph Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • have: Each error bar has seraphs which are ten printer points wide.

Modifies a noun

  • engine: This dashboard / console mounted variable controller will allow you to adjust and increase the fuel flow into your Rolls royce silver seraph engine.

Noun used with modifier

  • silver: He is however a quite elegant green and silver seraph, in comparison with Excel's gold and Helophel's rich brown viper patterns.

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