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angel noun
/ˈeɪn.dʒəl/ n [C] Definition
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a good spiritual creature in stories or some religions, usually represented as a human with wingsAccording to the Bible, an angel told Mary that she would have God's son, Jesus.
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someone who is very good, helpful or kind Be an angel and help me with this.
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[as form of address] used when speaking to someone you like very much and know very wellWhat's the matter, angel?
Come along, my angels, time for bed.
(Definition of angel noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
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