Definition of aureoles Aureoles

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What does aureoles mean?

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Noun Plural: aureoles
aureole - the outermost region of the sun's atmosphere; visible as a white halo during a solar eclipse
		corona
		glowing, radiance, glow the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
aureole - an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint
		aura, halo, nimbus, glory, gloriole

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aureole (Noun)
Corona.
aureole (Noun)
A circle of light or halo around the head of a deity or a saint.
aureole (Noun)
Any luminous or colored ring that encircles something.

aureole (n.)
A celestial crown or accidental glory added to the bliss of heaven, as a reward to those (as virgins, martyrs, preachers, etc.) who have overcome the world, the flesh, and the devil.
aureole (n.)
The circle of rays, or halo of light, with which painters surround the figure and represent the glory of Christ, saints, and others held in special reverence.
aureole (n.)
A halo, actual or figurative.
aureole (n.)
See Areola, 2.