teraph

/ ˈtɛrəf /

noun

1. Old Testament any of various small household gods or images venerated by ancient Semitic peoples. (Genesis 31:19–21; I Samuel 19:13–16)

Word History and Origins

Origin of teraph¹

C14: from Hebrew, of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

You, too, will be able to guess some day, without the teraph's help.

From Project Gutenberg

After all, I liked you from the first moment I saw you, and asked the teraph about you, and I got an answer—such an answer!

From Project Gutenberg