fallen angel

English
Archangel Michael and fallen angels

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Noun

fallen angel (plural fallen angels)

  1. (Christianity, Islam) An angel who rebelled against God and was exiled from heaven.
  2. A (usually attractive) person, usually a woman, who has become deprived of money, status or morals.
  3. (finance) A bond that has declined in value due to credit deterioration to become a junk bond.

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