"teraph" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: teraphs [plural], teraphim [plural], theraph [alternative]
Etymology: Borrowed from Hebrew תרף. Etymology templates: {{ety|en|:bor|he:תרף|text=+|tree=1}} [Appendix:Glossary#loanword|Borrowed]] from", "terms" : [ { "children" : [ ], "lang_name" : "Hebrew", "term" : "תרף", "status" : "missing", "lang" : "he" } ], "keyword" : "bor" } ], "lang_name" : "English", "term" : "teraph", "status" : "ok", "lang" : "en" }" data-lang="en" data-title="teraph"> Borrowed from Hebrew תרף. Head templates: {{en-noun|s|teraphim}} teraph (plural teraphs or teraphim)
  1. An idol or other image of reverence and divination among the ancient Hebrews; apparently especially a kind of household god. Synonyms: teraphim Translations (idol): kotijumala (Finnish), terafim [masculine] (French), teraf [inanimate, masculine] (Polish), terafim [masculine] (Spanish)

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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