/ˈeɪndʒəl/
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Translation
A spirit in some religions, often shown as a person with wings who brings messages from God.
Word origin
From Greek angelos, meaning a messenger, which came into English through Latin angelus.
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- angelos
Grammar
Gender
Pluralangels
Examples
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Angels are usually drawn with wings and a ring of light.
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People call a very kind person "an angel".
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"Angels" is the plural form.
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