What is "aureole" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does aureole mean in English? Meaning of aureole definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "aureole" in English? Definition and Explanations

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

Noun

  • Meaning: the outermost region of the sun's atmosphere; visible as a white halo during a solar eclipse
  • Synonyms: aureole corona
  • Hypernyms: glow glowing radiance
  • Meaning of "aureole": an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint

    Noun

  • Meaning: an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint
  • Synonyms: aura aureole gloriole glory halo nimbus
  • Hypernyms: light lightness
  • Adjective: (astronomy) Corona.A circle of light or halo around the head of a deity or a saint. 1915, W.S. Maugham, "Of Human Bondage", chapter 122: They sat quietly, side by side, without speaking. Philip enjoyed having her near him. He was warmed by her radiant health. A glow of life seemed like an aureole to shine about her.1915, W.S. Maugham, "Of Human Bondage", chapter 122: They sat quietly, side by side, without speaking. Philip enjoyed having her near him. He was warmed by her radiant health. A glow of life seemed like an aureole to shine about her.(by extension) Any luminous or colored ring that encircles something.
  • Synonyms:

    corona, halo,

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    aureole in English: aureole
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