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teraphim

Syllabification: (ter·a·phim)
Pronunciation: /ˈterəˌfim/

Definition of teraphim

noun

[also treated as singular]
  • small images or cult objects used as domestic deities or oracles by ancient Semitic peoples.

Origin:

late Middle English: via late Latin from Greek theraphin, from Hebrew tĕrāp̱īm

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