aureole
🇬🇧 UK/'ɒ:riәul/🇺🇸 US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
A circle of light or halo depicted around the head of a holy figure; any luminous ring surrounding something.
光轮,光环;(圣像头部的)圆形光圈
🧩 Root Breakdown
Native Englishaureoleother
=aureole
Example Sentences
- 1.
In Renaissance paintings, the saint is often depicted with a golden aureole around the head.