nimbus

English

/ˈnɪmbəs/

noun
Definitions
  • A circle of light; a halo.
  • A gray rain cloud.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin nimbus (dark cloud, rainstorm).

Origin

Latin

nimbus

Gloss

dark cloud, rainstorm

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