gloriole

Other forms: glorioles

Definitions of gloriole
  1. noun
    an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint
    synonyms: aura, aureole, glory, halo, nimbus
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    type of:
    light, lightness
    the visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures
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