serafijn

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch seraphijn, from Latin seraphīn, from seraphīm, from Hebrew שְׂרָפִים, plural of שָׂרָף.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌseː.raːˈfɛi̯n/

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• Hyphenation: se‧ra‧fijn
• Rhymes: -ɛi̯n

Noun

serafijn m (plural serafijnen or serafijns, diminutive serafijntje n)

1. seraph

   Synonym: seraf

   1. uraeus-like angel
   2. humanoid angel of the highest rank
2. (dated, endearing) Term of endearment for a child.