angel

mala'ika

Pronunciation

• enPR: ānʹjəl
• IPA: /ˈeɪn.dʒəl/

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• Hyphenation: an‧gel

Noun

Singular angel

Plural angels

Tilo mala'ika

Jam'i mala'iku

A painting of an angel

1. In some religions and myths, a spirit that delivers messages from God. Often angels are seen as working for God in general.

   Gabriel is an important angel in Christianity and Islam.

2. If you call someone an angel you mean they are very good or very beautiful. <> wani na gari, mai kirki sosai.

   You are an angel for all the good things you do.

   My girlfriend is such an angel.

Related words

• angelic
• guardian angel