aureole
1. [ noun ] an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint
Synonyms: halo glory nimbus gloriole aura
Related terms: light
2. [ noun ] (physics) the outermost region of the sun's atmosphere; visible as a white halo during a solar eclipse
Synonyms: corona
Related terms: radiance nimbus
Similar spelling:   Aurelio
  Aurelia
  areola