seraf

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Danish[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Hebrew שרף (saraf, seraph).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /seraːf/, [seˈʁɑːˀf]

Noun[edit]

seraf c (singular definite serafen, plural indefinite serafer)

  1. seraph (highest order of angels)

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Middle Dutch seraph, seraf, probably a backformation, ultimately from Hebrew שָׂרָף.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈseː.rɑf/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: se‧raf

Noun[edit]

seraf m (plural serafs or serafim)

  1. seraph
    Synonym: serafijn
    1. uraeus-like angel
    2. humanoid angel of the highest rank