teraphim

Definitions


[ˈtɛrəfɪm], (Noun)

Definitions:
- small images or cult objects used as domestic deities or oracles by ancient Semitic peoples
(e.g: Rachel stole the teraphim, the household gods of her family)


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Origin:
late Middle English: via late Latin from Greek theraphin, from Hebrew tĕrāp̱īm




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