Meaning of halo in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈheɪloʊ/

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  1. Noun

    halo

    Etymology

    mid 16th century (denoting a circle of light round the sun etc.): from medieval Latin, from Latin halos, from Greek halōs‘disk of the sun or moon’

    Definitions

    1. an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint
  2. 2. a toroidal shape

    Examples

    • « a ring of ships in the harbor »
    • « a halo of smoke »

    Derived terms

  3. 3. a circle of light around the sun or moon

Famous quotes

  • « Moral indignation is jealousy with a halo. »
    H. G. Wells
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