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nimbus

2 syllables · also nimbi
noun
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As a noun, nimbus means a circle of light.

Meanings of nimbus

4 meanings

noun

  1. A circle of light; a halo.

  2. A gray rain cloud.

  3. A dark grey cloud bearing rain

    Similar: nimbus cloud, rain cloud

  4. An indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint

    Similar: aura, aureole, halo, glory, gloriole

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noun: a dark grey cloud bearing rain
nimbus cloudrain cloud
noun: an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a…
auraaureolehaloglorygloriole

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