Myth. a bright cloud surrounding gods or goddesses appearing on earth
an aura of splendor about any person or thing
a halo or bright disk surrounding the head of a divinity, saint, or sovereign on pictures, medals, etc.
any rain-producing cloud
See nimbus in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(nĭmˈbəs)
nounpl.nim·bi(-bīˌ) or nim·bus·es
A cloudy radiance said to surround a classical deity when on earth.
A radiant light that appears usually in the form of a circle or halo about or over the head in the representation of a god, demigod, saint, or sacred person such as a king or an emperor.
A splendid atmosphere or aura, as of glamour, that surrounds a person or thing.
A rain cloud, especially a low dark layer of clouds such as a nimbostratus.
