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aureole
/ˈɔɹ.i.oʊl/
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What does aureole mean?
noun
- A circle of light or halo around the head of a deity or a saint.
- Any luminous or colored ring that encircles something.
- A corona.
More meanings (3)
noun
- A ring around an igneous intrusion.
- Alternative form of aureola (“increment to blessedness”).
verb
- To surround with, or as if with, a halo.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˈɔɹ.i.oʊl/
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The mountains resisted, and the catastrophe that ensued destroyed the glittering aureole of glory that enveloped the hero.
He went out with his umbrella under his arm, and this umbrella long formed a part of his aureole.
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The wintry road curved over a ridge in cutting frost, with cruel black shapes of bush and thicket; but Flambeau fancied that he saw beyond it faintly the edge of an aureole that was not starlight and moonlight, but some fire such as is made by men.
The long train of her gold-embroidered gown swept the dead leaves off the steps, making a faint harmonious sh—sh—sh as she glided up, with one hand resting on the balustrade, the rosy light of dawn making an aureole of gold round her hair, and causing the rubies on her head and arms to sparkle.