HyperDic: nimbus

English > 2 senses of the word nimbus:
NOUNobjectnimbus, nimbus cloud, rain clouda dark grey cloud bearing rain
attributenimbus, aura, aureole, halo, glory, gloriolean indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint
nimbus > pronunciation
Soundsnih'mbahs
Rhymesabacus ... zealous: 1164 rhymes with ahs...
English > nimbus: 2 senses > noun 1, object
MeaningA dark grey cloud bearing rain.
Synonymsnimbus cloud, rain cloud
Partsaureole, coronaThe outermost region of the sun's atmosphere
BroadercloudA visible mass of water or ice particles suspended at a considerable altitude
Spanishnimbo
Catalannimbe, nimbus
English > nimbus: 2 senses > noun 2, attribute
MeaningAn indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint.
Synonymsaura, aureole, halo, 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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