English Explanatory Dictionary

teraph

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Word forms

teraph teraphs teraphim theraph

Etymology

Borrowed from Hebrew תרף.

Synonyms

teraphim
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