aureole (n.)

  1. the outermost region of the suns atmosphere; visible as a white halo during a solar eclipse

    [ Syn: corona ]

  2. an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint

    [ Syn: aura , halo , nimbus , glory , gloriole ]

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