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| angel |
in certain theologies, a spiritual being acting as a servant or messenger of God, often represented as a human figure with wings and a halo. [1/3 definitions] |
| codon |
in biology, a triplet of nucleotides in the messenger RNA, which specifies amino acids in the synthesis of protein molecules. |
| envoy |
an agent or messenger, esp. a diplomat. |
| Gabriel |
according to the Bible, an angel regarded as a messenger of God and the bearer of good news, who in later writings is referred to as an archangel. |
| go-between |
one who acts as a messenger or mediator between two people, groups, or sides. |
| herald |
a person who conveys or announces official news; messenger. [1/4 definitions] |
| Hermes |
in Greek mythology, the messenger of the gods and the god of travelers, invention, commerce, and eloquence; Mercury. |
| mercury |
(cap.) in Roman mythology, the messenger of the gods; Hermes. [1/5 definitions] |
| polysome |
a cluster of ribosomes along a heavily translated sequence of messenger RNA making protein in a cell; polyribosome. |
| prophet |
in the Old Testament, one chosen by God as a messenger and guide to the ancient Hebrews. [1/5 definitions] |
| send |
to cause a messenger or message to be sent, as by electromagnetic means; transmit. [1/7 definitions] |
| special delivery |
a postal service that guarantees, for a fee, the delivery of a piece of mail by messenger. |
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