aureole

🇬🇧 UK/'ɒ:riәul/🇺🇸 US
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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 English
aureoleother
=aureole

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    In Renaissance paintings, the saint is often depicted with a golden aureole around the head.

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