Cherubs

cher;ub pronunciation: function: noun inflected form(s): plural usually cher;u;bim etymology: latin, from greek cheroub, from hebrew k?rūbhdate: 13th century 1 plural : an order of angels — see celestial hierarchy2 plural usually cherubs a : a beautiful usually winged child in painting and sculpture b : an innocent-looking usually chubby and rosy person— che;ru;bic adjective — che;ru;bi;cal;ly adverb — cher;ub;like adjective