serafijn

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Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch seraphijn, from Latin seraphīn, from seraphīm, from Hebrew שְׂרָפִים, plural of שָׂרָף.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌseː.raːˈfɛi̯n/
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  • Hyphenation: se‧ra‧fijn
  • Rhymes: -ɛi̯n

Noun

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serafijn m (plural serafijnen or serafijns, diminutive serafijntje n)

  1. seraph
    Synonym: seraf
    1. uraeus-like angel
    2. humanoid angel of the highest rank
  2. (dated, endearing) Term of endearment for a child.