cherub

• Substantiv, das entweder ein süßes, unschuldiges Kleinkind oder einen Engel des zweiten Chores bezeichnet, der oft als geflügeltes Kind dargestellt wird und mit Wissen assoziiert ist.

A noun that can refer to a sweet, innocent baby, or to a type of angel of the second order, often depicted as a winged child, associated with knowledge.

unregelmäßiger Plural

1. Sweet innocent babyB1informal

   A young child, especially one who is sweet, innocent, and angelic in appearance.

   Engelchen

   • Her baby is a real cherub with rosy cheeks.
   • The toddler looked like a cherub sleeping peacefully.
   • They dressed their little cherub in a white gown for the christening.

   Synonymeangelbabebabydarlinginnocentlambsweetheart

2. Angelic beingB2formal

   In religious tradition, an angel of the second order, associated with divine knowledge and often depicted as a winged child.

   Cherub

   • The painting shows a cherub floating among the clouds.
   • In Renaissance art, cherubs are often shown with harps.
   • The ceiling fresco is adorned with cherubs and seraphs.