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teraphs

teraphs is the plural of teraph.

Meaning of teraph

Noun

teraph (plural teraphs or teraphim)

  1. An idol or other image of reverence and divination among the ancient Hebrews; apparently especially a kind of household god.
    • Now Laban had gone to shear his sheep: and Rachel stole the teraphim that were her father's.2000, World English Bible, Genesis 31:19
    Synonyms:
    teraphim

Questions about teraphs

What is teraphs the plural of?
Teraphs is the plural of teraph.

Words near teraphs in the dictionary

  1. teraparsec
  2. teraparsecs
  3. teraph
  4. teraphim
  5. teraphims
  6. teraphs
  7. terapin
  8. terapins
  9. terapixel
  10. terapixels
  11. teraponid

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