teraphim

Meaning

Noun

An idol or other image of reverence and divination among the ancient Hebrews; apparently especially a kind of household god.

Origin

From ecclesiastical Latin theraphim, from Ancient Greek θεραφίν, from Hebrew תְּרָפִים.

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