Definitions for: Nimbus

[n] an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint
[n] a dark gray cloud bearing rain

Webster (1913) Definition: Nim"bus, n.; pl. L. Nimbi, E. Nimbuses. [L., a rain
storm, a rain cloud, the cloudshaped which enveloped the gods
when they appeared on earth.]
1. (Fine Arts) A circle, or disk, or any indication of
radiant light around the heads of divinities, saints, and
sovereigns, upon medals, pictures, etc.; a halo. See
Aureola, and Glory, n., 5.

Note: ``The nimbus is of pagan origin.'' ``As an atribute of
power, the nimbus is often seen attached to the heads
of evil spirits.'' --Fairholl.

2. (Meteor.) A rain cloud; one of the four principal
varieties of clouds. See Cloud.

Synonyms: aura, aureole, gloriole, glory, halo, nimbus cloud, rain cloud

See Also: aureole, cloud, corona, light, lightness

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