plural halos or haloes
1
: a circle of light that is shown in a religious painting, drawing, etc., around the head of a holy figure (such as an angel, saint, or god)
—often used figuratively
the child's halo of golden curls
The scandal has tarnished the candidate's halo. [=has damaged his reputation as a morally good person]
2
: a bright circle seen around the sun or the moon
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“Halo.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/halo. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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