Angels of the first order (8)

I believe the answer is:

seraphim

(Other definitions for seraphim that I've seen before include "Angels of the highest rank" , "Highest order of angels" , "Angelic types" , "High-ranking angels" , "High spirits" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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