Etymology

angelomorphic

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Today it means: Having the form of an angel; representing a specified person or object in such a manner. Full definition →

French angélomorphique
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  1. French · derived fromangélomorphique
  2. English todayangelomorphic

From angel + -o- + -morphic. First attested in the 19th century, but popularised after the 1950s on the basis of French angélomorphique as used in the work of Jean Daniélou.

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