halo | ||
1. | [ noun ] an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint | |
Synonyms: | nimbus glory gloriole aureole aura | |
Related terms: | light | |
2. | [ noun ] (geometry) a toroidal shape | |
Synonyms: | ring doughnut anulus anchor_ring annulus | |
Examples: | "a ring of ships in the harbor" "a halo of smoke" |
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Related terms: | toroid fairy_ring surround | |
3. | [ noun ] a circle of light around the sun or moon | |
Related terms: | atmospheric_phenomenon solar_halo | |
Similar spelling: |
Hal hallow halloo haul hall hail Hally Halle Haile Hayley Hawley Hallie Halley Hallee hallah Hailey hallway hale |