noun
aureole
Aureole (noun) means a circle of light or halo around the head of a deity or a saint.
noun
1
A circle of light or halo around the head of a deity or a saint.
2
Any luminous or colored ring that encircles something.
3
A ring around an igneous intrusion.
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Etymology
From Middle English aureole, from Old French aureole, from Medieval Latin aureola (corona) (“golden (crown)”). Doublet of oriole.
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What is the meaning of aureole?
"aureole" (noun) means a circle of light or halo around the head of a deity or a saint.
What are the different meanings of aureole?
"aureole" has 3 main meanings: 1. A circle of light or halo around the head of a deity or a saint; 2. Any luminous or colored ring that encircles something; 3. A ring around an igneous intrusion.