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Nimbus vs Cumulonimbus - What's the difference?

nimbus | cumulonimbus |

As nouns the difference between nimbus and cumulonimbus

is that nimbus is a circle of light; a halo while cumulonimbus is a cloud, with a tall structure and a flat base, that is often associated with thunderstorms.

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

    Related terms

    * nimbed

    See also

    * halo ----

    cumulonimbus

    English

    Alternative forms

    * cumulo-nimbus

    Noun

    (cumulonimbi)
  • A cloud, with a tall structure and a flat base, that is often associated with thunderstorms.

    • Derived terms

    * cumulonimbus calvus * cumulonimbus capillatus