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angelic

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angel


Main Entry:
an·gel Listen to the pronunciation of angel
Pronunciation:
\ˈān-jəl\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle English, from Old English engel & Anglo-French angele; both from Late Latin angelus, from Greek angelos, literally, messenger
Date:
before 12th century
1 a: a spiritual being superior to humans in power and intelligence; especially : one in the lowest rank in the celestial hierarchy bplural : an order of angels — see celestial hierarchy2: an attendant spirit or guardian3: a usually white-robed winged figure of human form in fine art4: messenger, harbinger <angel of death>5: a person like an angel (as in looks or behavior)6Christian Science : inspiration from God7: one (as a backer of a theatrical venture) who aids or supports with money or influence8: angelfish
an·gel·ic Listen to the pronunciation of angelic \an-ˈje-lik\ or an·gel·i·cal Listen to the pronunciation of angelical \-li-kəl\ adjective
an·gel·i·cal·ly Listen to the pronunciation of angelically \-li-k(ə-)lē\ adverb


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