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noun

(1) An indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint

(2) A dark grey cloud bearing rain

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Noun

A circle of light; a halo.
A gray rain cloud.

Usage notes

In heraldry and art, a nimbus may be considered distinct from a halo. The term can refer to an open ring of light or of gold behind the head of a saint, while refers to a solid disk of light or gold.