nimbus — 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

nimbus is used for these senses in English:

• halo (religion) nimbus, a luminous disc, often of gold, around or over the heads of saints, etc., in religious paintings.

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.