Definitions for: Cherub

[n] an angel of the second order whose gift is knowledge; usually portrayed as a winged child
[n] a sweet innocent baby

Webster (1913) Definition: Cher"ub, n.; pl. Cherubs; but the Hebrew plural
Cherubimis also used. [Heb. ker[=u]b.]
1. A mysterious composite being, the winged footstool and
chariot of the Almighty, described in --Ezekiel i. and x.

I knew that they were the cherubim. --Ezek. x. 20.

He rode upon a cherub and did fly. --Ps. xviii.
10.

2. A symbolical winged figure of unknown form used in
connection with the mercy seat of the Jewish Ark and
Temple. --Ez. xxv. 18.

3. One of a order of angels, variously represented in art. In
European painting the cherubim have been shown as blue, to
denote knowledge, as distinguished from the seraphim (see
Seraph), and in later art the children's heads with
wings are generally called cherubs.

4. A beautiful child; -- so called because artists have
represented cherubs as beautiful children.

See Also: angel, babe, baby, infant

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