seraphim

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”).

• enPR: sĕrˈ-ə-fĭmˌ; IPA^(key): /ˈsɛɹ.əˌfɪm/

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seraphim

1. plural of seraph

   Synonyms: (archaic or nonstandard) seraphims, seraphs

2. plural of saraph

seraphim (plural seraphim or seraphims)

1. (archaic or nonstandard) Alternative form of seraph.

seraphim (plural seraphims)

1. Lobophora halterata, a species of geometrid moth.

• pesharim, samphire

• (Classical Latin) IPA^(key): [ˈsɛ.ra.pʰĩː]
• (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA^(key): [ˈsɛː.ra.fim]

seraphīm

1. plural of seraph