archangel

nounattested in dialogue

//ɑː(ɹ)ˈkeɪn.d͡ʒəl//

A powerful angel that leads many other angels, but is still loyal to a deity, and often seen as belonging to a particular archangelical rank or order within a greater hierarchy of angels. (Judeo-Christian examples: Gabriel, Michael, Raphael, Uriel).

noun

1
A powerful angel that leads many other angels, but is still loyal to a deity, and often seen as belonging to a particular archangelical rank or order within a greater hierarchy of angels. (Judeo-Christian examples: Gabriel, Michael, Raphael, Uriel).
2
Synonym of angelica (“the garden herb”).

Etymology

From Middle English archangel, from Old French archangele, from Latin archangelus, from Ancient Greek ἀρχάγγελος (arkhángelos) from Ancient Greek prefix ἀρχι- (arkhi-) + ἄγγελος (ángelos, “messenger”). By surface analysis, arch- + angel.

Forms

plural: archangels

Arch · A diminutive of the male given names Archibald or Archie.archaeological · Relating to the science or research of archaeology.archaeologist · Someone who studies or practises archaeology.

archangel · A powerful angel that leads many other angels, but is still loyal to a deity, and often seen as belonging to a particular archangelical rank or order…

Archangel · A surname.archbishop · A senior bishop who is in charge of an archdiocese, and…archer · One who shoots an arrow from a bow or a bolt from a crossbow.

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