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gloriole
 

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Noun gloriole has 1 sense
  1. aura, aureole, halo, nimbus, glory, gloriole - an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint
    --1 is a kind of light, lightness

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Gloriole

Definition:

A gloriole refers to a radiant circle or halo, often depicted as a symbol of glory or divinity.

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

  1. A circle or halo of radiant light.
  2. A symbol of glory or divinity.

Usages:

  • The artist painted a magnificent gloriole around the head of the angel.
  • In religious paintings, saints are often depicted with a gloriole.

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