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Definitions of nimbus
A circle , or disk , or any indication of radiant light around the heads of divinities, saints, and sovereigns, upon medals, pictures, etc.; a halo . See Aureola , and Glory , n ., 5 . Webster Dictionary DB
A rain cloud ; one of the four principal varieties of clouds. See Cloud . Webster Dictionary DB
In art , the halo or cloud of light surrounding the heads of divinities, etc.; a rain cloud . The Winston Simplified Dictionary. By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer. Published 1919.
The rain -cloud : (paint .) the circle of rays round the heads of saints, etc. The american dictionary of the english language. By Daniel Lyons. Published 1899.
Meteor . A dark , heavy , rain bearing cloud . The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language. By James Champlin Fernald. Published 1919.
Art . A halo of light and glory encircling the head , as of christ or a saint . The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language. By James Champlin Fernald. Published 1919.
The rain -cloud ; in anc. myth ., the cloud of light around the person of a god when he appeared on earth ; the circle of light around the heads of saints; a halo . Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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