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aureole

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Main Entry: au·re·ole
Pronunciation: \ˈr-ē-ˌōl\
Variant(s): or au·re·o·la \-ˈrē-ə-lə, ə-\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English aureole heavenly crown worn by saints, from Medieval Latin aureola, from Latin, feminine of aureolus golden, diminutive of aureus
Date: 13th century

1 a : a radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage b : something resembling an aureole <an aureole of hair>
2 : radiance, aura <an aureole of youth and health>
3 : the luminous area surrounding the sun or other bright light when seen through thin cloud or mist : corona
4 : a ring-shaped zone around an igneous intrusion

aureole transitive verb


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