halo — meaning in English

English meaning

• halo noun A circle of light shown around the head of a holy figure in art.
• nimbus noun A glowing ring or halo of light around a head, especially in religious art.

Senses

halo is used for these senses in English:

• halo A circular band of coloured light, visible around the sun or moon etc., caused by reflection and refraction of light by ice crystals in the atmosphere.
• halo The metaphorical aura of glory, veneration or sentiment which surrounds an idealized entity.
• nimbus A circle of light; a halo.

halo — full definition

1. noun A circle of light shown around the head of a holy figure in art.
2. noun A ring of light around the sun or moon, or a similar glowing ring.
3. verb To surround with a ring of light.

nimbus — full definition

1. noun A glowing ring or halo of light around a head, especially in religious art.
2. noun A large grey cloud that brings rain.

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