nounpl: cherubs or cherubim
querubins
1. plural of cherub; celestial beings in religious texts, typically depicted as beautiful winged angels or as innocent-looking children with wings
The cathedral ceiling was decorated with paintings of cherubs playing harps.
O teto da catedral estava decorado com pinturas de querubins tocando harpa.
2. innocent, beautiful, or sweet-looking children
The choir was filled with cherubs singing hymns.
O coro estava cheio de querubins cantando hinos.
3. a representation of a cherub in art, literature, or decoration
The baroque painting featured golden cherubs in the clouds.
A pintura barroca apresentava querubins dourados nas nuvens.
In both Brazilian and American cultures, cherubs are iconic religious figures drawn from Judeo-Christian tradition. In art and decoration, they symbolize innocence, purity, and divine protection. The term is often used metaphorically to describe innocent or beautiful children, particularly in romantic or sentimental contexts. In Brazil, cherub imagery is common in colonial baroque churches and is deeply rooted in Catholic iconography.
Related Idioms & Phrases
cherub-faced (appearing innocent or angelic)
face of a cherub (innocent, beautiful appearance)
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