halo (n.)

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

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

  2. a toroidal shape; a ring of ships in the harbor; a halo of smoke

    [ Syn: ring , annulus , doughnut , anchor ring ]

  3. a circle of light around the sun or moon

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