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Found 2 items, similar to Nimbuses.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: nimbus
nimbus
n 1: a dark gray cloud bearing rain [syn:
nimbus cloud,
rain cloud
]
2: an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a
saint [syn:
aura,
aureole,
halo,
glory,
gloriole]
[also:
nimbi (pl)]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Nimbuses
Nimbus
\Nim"bus\, n.; pl. L.
Nimbi, E.
Nimbuses. [L., a rain
storm, a rain cloud, the cloudshaped which enveloped the gods
when they appeared on earth.]
1. (Fine Arts) A circle, or disk, or any indication of
radiant light around the heads of divinities, saints, and
sovereigns, upon medals, pictures, etc.; a halo. See
Aureola, and
Glory, n., 5.
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Note:
“The nimbus is of pagan origin.” “As an attribute of
power, the nimbus is often seen attached to the heads
of evil spirits.” --Fairholl.
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2. (Meteor.) A rain cloud; one of the four principal
varieties of clouds. See
Cloud.
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