Nimbus Definition
nĭmbəs
nimbi, nimbuses
noun
nimbi
A bright cloud surrounding gods or goddesses appearing on earth.
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An aura of splendor about any person or thing.
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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.
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Synonyms:
- rain-cloud
- nimbus-cloud
- glory
- gloriole
- halo
- aureole
- aura
- vapor
- cloud
- aureola
- atmosphere
- emanation
- effulgence
- nebulous light
- glow
Other Word Forms of Nimbus
Noun
Singular:
nimbus
Plural:
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