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nimbus — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • nimbus noun A glowing ring or halo of light around a head, especially in religious art.

Senses

nimbus is used for these senses in English:

  • nimbus A circle of light; a halo.
  • nimbus A gray rain cloud.
  • rain cloud A cloud from which rain is falling or may fall.

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.

Related French words