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halo

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ˈalu/ha·lo

Definition

1

A circle of light shown around the head of a holy figure in art; a luminous ring around a celestial body.

Usage examples

“The angel in the painting has a bright halo.”
“A halo formed around the sun due to ice crystals.”

Common combinations

solar halolunar halohalo effect