Definition of SERAPHIM

seraphim

Plural: seraphim, seraphims

Noun

  • an angel of the first order; usually portrayed as the winged head of a child
  • plural of seraph
  • plural of saraph
  • Alternative form of seraph.
  • Lobophora halterata, a species of geometrid moth.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin seraphim, from Koine Greek σεραφείμ (serapheím), from Biblical Hebrew שְׂרָפִים (śərāp̄îm), plural of שָׂרָף (śārāp̄) (often translated as "fiery ones" although meaning is uncertain); perhaps related to the root שרף (“to burn”).

Synonyms

seraph, seraphims, seraphs

Scrabble Score: 15

seraphim is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
seraphim is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
seraphim is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

seraphim is a valid Words With Friends word