Proper noun

1. , from Angelo or an anglicized spelling of Ángel.
2. from the English noun angel.
3. A player on the team the "Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim".
   • Smith became an Angel as a result of a pre-season trade.

Quotations

• 1973 Roald Dahl: More Tales of the Unexpected: Mr Botibol:

  "What is your first name, Mr Botibol? What does the A stand for?"

  "Angel," he answered.

  "Not Angel."

  "Yes," he said irritably.

  "Angel Botibol," she murmured and she began to giggle. But she checked herself and said, "I think it's a most unusual and distinguished name."