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halo

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ɐwˈɾjɔlɐ/au·re·o·la

Definition

1

A luminous circle or disk of light surrounding the head of a sacred figure, representing holiness or glory.

Usage examples

“Orthodox icons depict saints with a golden halo.”
“The sunset created a beautiful halo around the mountain.”

Common combinations

halo of a sainthalo of lightbright halo