Definitions for aureole
ˈɔr iˌoʊl; ɔˈri ə lə, əˈri-au·re·ole

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. aureole, coronanoun

   the outermost region of the sun's atmosphere; visible as a white halo during a solar eclipse

2. aura, aureole, halo, nimbus, glory, gloriolenoun

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

GCIDERate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Aureolenoun

   the outermost region of the sun's atmosphere; visible from earth during a solar eclipse, or in outer space by the use of special instruments; a corona.

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. aureolenoun

   Corona.

2. aureolenoun

   A circle of light or halo around the head of a deity.

3. aureolenoun

   Any luminous or colored ring that encircles something.

4. Etymology: From aureolus

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. aureole

   An aureola or aureole (diminutive of Latin aurea, "golden") is the radiance of luminous cloud which, in paintings of sacred personages, surrounds the whole figure. In Romance languages, the noun Aureola is usually more related to the disc of light surrounding the head of sacred figures and that in English is called Halo or Nimbus.

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1. aureole

   An aureole is a circle of light or brightness surrounding something, especially depicted around the head or body of a person in art, representing holiness or sanctification. It is often depicted in religious art around saints or holy figures. The term can also refer to a natural phenomenon where light appears to surround the sun, moon, or other celestial bodies.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Aureolenoun

   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. Aureolenoun

   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. Aureolenoun

   a halo, actual or figurative

4. Aureolenoun

   see Areola, 2

5. Etymology: [F. aurole, fr. L. aureola, (fem adj.) of gold (sc. corona crown), dim. of aureus. See Aureate, Oriole.]

EntomologyRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Aureole

   a ring of color which is usually diffuse outwardly.

Matched Categories

1. • Glowing
   • Light

How to pronounce aureole?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say aureole in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of aureole in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of aureole in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=aureole
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=aureole
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Aureole
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aureole
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aureole
7. ^ Entomology
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/22748/22748-h/22748-h.htm#:~:text=aureole