Kilo Lingo

/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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This word is part of lesson 21.