HyperDic: aureole

English > 2 senses of the word aureole:
NOUNphenomenonaureole, coronathe outermost region of the sun's atmosphere
attributeaureole, aura, halo, nimbus, glory, gloriolean indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint
aureole > pronunciation
Soundsaa'riyowl
Rhymesamphibole ... whole: 76 rhymes with owl...
English > aureole: 2 senses > noun 1, phenomenon
MeaningThe outermost region of the sun's atmosphere; visible as a white halo during a solar eclipse.
Synonymcorona
Part ofnimbus, nimbus cloud, rain cloudA dark grey cloud bearing rain
Broaderradiance, glow, glowingThe amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface
Spanishaureola, auréola, corona
Catalanaurèola, corona
English > aureole: 2 senses > noun 2, attribute
MeaningAn indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint.
Synonymsaura, halo, nimbus, glory, gloriole
Broaderlight, lightnessThe visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures / pictures
Spanishaura, aureola, halo, nimbo
Catalanaurèola, glòria

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