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Definition of Nimbus

• (n.) A circle, or disk, or any indication of radiant light around the heads of divinities, saints, and sovereigns, upon medals, pictures, etc.; a halo. See Aureola, and Glory, n., 5.
• (n.) A rain cloud; one of the four principal varieties of clouds. See Cloud.

Synonyms of Nimbus

• Nimbus Cloud
• Rain Cloud
• Aura
• Aureole
• Halo
• Glory
• Gloriole

Antonyms of Nimbus

Homophones of Nimbus