NOUN | phenomenon | aureole, corona | the outermost region of the sun's atmosphere |
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attribute | aureole, aura, halo, nimbus, glory, gloriole | an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint |
Sounds | aa'riyowl | |
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Rhymes | amphibole ... whole: 76 rhymes with owl... |
Meaning | The outermost region of the sun's atmosphere; visible as a white halo during a solar eclipse. | |
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Synonym | corona | |
Part of | nimbus, nimbus cloud, rain cloud | A dark grey cloud bearing rain |
Broader | radiance, glow, glowing | The amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface |
Spanish | aureola, auréola, corona | |
Catalan | aurèola, corona |
Meaning | An indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint. | |
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Synonyms | aura, halo, nimbus, glory, gloriole | |
Broader | light, lightness | The visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures / pictures |
Spanish | aura, aureola, halo, nimbo | |
Catalan | aurèola, glòria |
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