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halo

nounfeminine/ɐwˈɾjɔlɐ/medium

au·re·o·la

Definition

A luminous circle or disk of light surrounding the head of a sacred figure, representing holiness or glory.
Orthodox icons depict saints with a golden halo.
The sunset created a beautiful halo around the mountain.
Common collocations
halo of a sainthalo of lightbright halo

Etymology

Do latim 'aureola' (coroa de ouro), diminutivo de 'aurea' (áurea).

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