nimbus
noun/ˈnɪmbəs/
Frequency rank: #18,409 most common English word
Meaning
A luminous cloud or halo surrounding a supernatural being or holy person; also a type of rain cloud.
Example sentence
The saint in the painting was surrounded by nimbus of golden light.
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