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Nimbus vs Aura - What's the difference?

nimbus | aura |

As a noun nimbus

is a circle of light; a halo.

As a proper noun aura is

shortened from aurelia.

nimbus

English

Noun

(en-noun)
  • A circle of light; a halo.
  • A gray rain cloud.
  • Usage notes

    * (circle of light) In heraldry and art, a nimbus may be considered distinct from a halo. The term halo can refer to an open ring of light or of gold behind the head of a saint, while nimbus refers to a solid disk of light or gold.

    Synonyms

    * (circle of light) halo

    See also

    * halo ----

    aura

    English

    Noun

  • Distinctive atmosphere or associated with something.
  • (parapsychology) An invisible force surrounding a living creature.
  • (medicine) Perceptual disturbance experienced by some migraine sufferers before a migraine headache.
  • (medicine) Telltale sensation experienced by some people with epilepsy before a .
  • Synonyms

    * air * feeling * mood * spirit * vibe

    Derived terms

    * auratic