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nimbus

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: nimbus

1
 n
a dark grey cloud bearing rain
2
 n
an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: nimbus
1

n a dark grey cloud bearing rain

Synonyms:
nimbus cloud, rain cloud
Type of:
cloud
a visible mass of water or ice particles suspended at a considerable altitude
2

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

Synonyms:
aura, aureole, gloriole, glory, halo
Type of:
light, lightness
the visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures
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