As nouns the difference between halo and aureola
is that
halo is halo while
aureola is halo, aureole, nimbus (luminous disc around the heads of saints).
halo Noun
(en-noun)
(astronomy) A circular band of coloured light, visible around the sun or moon etc., caused by reflection and refraction of light by ice crystals in the atmosphere.
(astronomy) A cloud of gas and other matter surrounding and captured by the gravitational field of a large diffuse astronomical object, such as a galaxy or cluster of galaxies.
Anything resembling this band, such as an effect caused by imperfect developing of photographs.
(religion) nimbus, a luminous disc, often of gold, around or over the heads of saints, etc., in religious paintings.
The metaphorical aura of glory, veneration or sentiment which surrounds an idealized entity.
Synonyms
* (luminous disc around head of saints in paintings) aureole, nimbus
Derived terms
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Verb
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To encircle with a halo.
Related terms
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References
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aureola Alternative forms
* aureole
Noun
(en-noun)
Radiance of luminous cloud that surrounds the figure in a painting of a sacred personage.
Usage notes
* Not to be confused with areola.
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