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1. (n.) aureole
a radiance surrounding the head or the whole figure of a sacred personage.
2. aureole
any encircling ring of light or color; halo.
3. aureole
a zone of altered country rock around an igneous intrusion.
Etymology: (1175–1225; ME < L aureola (corona) golden (crown))
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) aureole, corona
the outermost region of the sun's atmosphere; visible as a white halo during a solar eclipse
2. (noun) aura, aureole, halo, nimbus, glory, gloriole
an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) aureole
a celestial crown or accidental glory added to the bliss of heaven, as a reward to those (as virgins, martyrs, preachers, etc.) who have overcome the world, the flesh, and the devil
2. (noun) aureole
the circle of rays, or halo of light, with which painters surround the figure and represent the glory of Christ, saints, and others held in special reverence
3. (noun) aureole
a halo, actual or figurative
4. (noun) aureole
see Areola, 2
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