Nimbus Definition

nĭmbəs
nimbi, nimbuses
noun
nimbi
A bright cloud surrounding gods or goddesses appearing on earth.
Webster's New World
An aura of splendor about any person or thing.
Webster's New World
A halo or bright disk surrounding the head of a divinity, saint, or sovereign in pictures, on medals, etc.
Webster's New World
Any rain-producing cloud.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Nimbus

Noun

Singular:
nimbus
Plural:
nimbuses

Origin of Nimbus

  • Latin cloud nebh- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Latin nimbus (“dark cloud")

    From Wiktionary

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