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. Any of species Lobophora halterata of geometrid moths.

• pesharim, samphire

• (Classical Latin) IPA^(key): [sɛ.raˈpʰĩː]
• (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA^(key): [se.raˈfim]

seraphīm

1. plural of seraph