Meaning of the word cherub in English

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cherub

US /ˈtʃer.əb/
UK /ˈtʃer.əb/

Noun

1.

a winged angelic being described in biblical tradition as attending on God. It is typically represented in art as a plump, rosy-cheeked child with wings.

Example:
The painting depicted a group of smiling cherubs floating among the clouds.
The church ceiling was adorned with frescoes of angels and cherubs.
2.

a beautiful or innocent-looking child.

Example:
Her baby had a sweet, innocent face, like a little cherub.
The little girl, with her curly blonde hair and rosy cheeks, looked like a perfect cherub.
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