archangel

/'ɑ:k,eindʤəl/

Thân thiện

The archangel Michael is often depicted with a sword and shield.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • An angel of high rank: In Christian, Jewish, and Islamic traditions, an archangel is a chief or principal angel, often considered to be of the highest order in the celestial hierarchy.
   • A biennial herb: A plant (Angelica archangelica) of the parsley family, historically valued for its medicinal roots and candied stems.

Examples

• Noun (Celestial Being):
  • Michael is often depicted as an archangel in religious art.
  • The text describes the archangel Gabriel delivering a message.
• Noun (Plant):
  • The confectioner used archangel stems to make the sweet.
  • Traditional remedies sometimes include archangel root.

Advanced Usage

• Capitalization: When referring to a specific named angel (e.g., Michael, Gabriel, Raphael), "Archangel" is often capitalized.
  • Christians believe Archangel Michael leads God's armies.

Variants and Related Words

• Archangelic (adj): Pertaining to or resembling an archangel.
  • The painting had an archangelic figure at its center.

Synonyms

• Celestial Being: Chief angel, principal angel, angelic prince.
• Plant: Angelica, garden angelica.

Related Phrases

• The Archangel Michael: A common specific reference to one of the best-known archangels.
  • Many churches are dedicated to the Archangel Michael.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a biennial cultivated herb; its stems are candied and eaten and its roots are used medicinally
2. an angel ranked above the highest rank in the celestial hierarchy

Từ đồng nghĩa

• garden angelica
• Angelica Archangelica