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nimbus
noun(nim-bus)
a luminous vapor, cloud, or atmosphere about a god or goddess when on earth
nimbus
noun(nim-bus)
a cloud or atmosphere (as of romance) about a person or thing
nimbus
noun(nim-bus)
an indication (such as a circle) of radiant light or glory about the head of a drawn or sculptured divinity, saint, or sovereign

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