Definition of aureole
1a : a radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage
b : something resembling an aureole
an aureole of hair
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
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The first known use of aureole was in the 13th century
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