Seraph

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German

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈzeːʁaf/
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Noun

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Seraph m (strong, genitive Seraphs, plural Seraphe or Seraphim or Seraphin or Seraphinen)

  1. seraph (highest order of angels)

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Further reading

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  • Seraph” in Duden online
  • Seraph” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache