Definitions for: Gloriole

[n] an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint

Webster (1913) Definition: Glo"ri*ole, n. [L. gloriola a small glory, dim. of
gloria glory.]
An aureole. [R.] --Msr. Browning.

Synonyms: aura, aureole, glory, halo, nimbus

See Also: light, lightness