What does cherubim mean?
In Jewish tradition, a cherubim is a winged creature depicted in the Bible as a guardian of the Ark of the Covenant. In art and architecture, a cherubim is a representation of such a creature, often used as a decorative motif.
Example
"The cherubim on the cathedral's ceiling were intricately carved and gazed down upon the congregation."
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