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English > 2 senses of the word Raphael:
NOUNperson Raphael, Raffaello Santi, Raffaello SanzioItalian painter whose many paintings exemplify the ideals of the High Renaissance (1483-1520 )
person Raphaelan archangel of the Hebrew tradition
Raphael > pronunciation
Soundsraa.fayeh'l
RhymesAix-la-Chapelle ... zinfandel / Zinfandel: 94 rhymes with ehl...
English > Raphael: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningItalian painter whose many paintings exemplify the ideals of the High Renaissance (1483-1520 ).
SynonymsRaffaello Santi, Raffaello Sanzio
Instance ofold masterA great European painter prior to 19th century
English > Raphael: 2 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningAn archangel of the Hebrew tradition.
BroaderarchangelAn angel ranked above the highest rank in the celestial hierarchy