halo
noun/ˈheɪloʊ/
Frequency rank: #5,679 most common English word
Meaning
A circle of light shown around the head of a holy figure in art; also a ring of light seen around the sun or moon.
Example sentence
The artist painted halo around the angel's head to show its divine nature.
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