angel's
|an-gel's|
B1
/ˈeɪn.dʒəlz/
(angel)
messenger, kind being
Etymology
Etymology Information
'angel' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'angelos', where 'angelos' meant 'messenger'.
Historical Evolution
'angelos' transformed into the Latin word 'angelus', and eventually became the modern English word 'angel' through Old English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'messenger', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a spiritual being believed to act as a messenger of God'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
possessive form of 'angel', indicating something that belongs to or is associated with an angel.
The angel's wings were radiant and bright.
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