aura

au·ra

noun

The definition of an aura is a characteristic or virtue that embodies a person or a trait or quality that appears to radiate from someone or something.

An example of someone who had an aura of generosity is Mother Theresa.
An example of something that has an aura is an angel emanating light.

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aura

noun

pl. -·ras or -·rae

an invisible emanation or vapor, as the aroma of flowers
a particular atmosphere or quality that seems to arise from and surround a person or thing: enveloped in an aura of grandeur
a field of energy thought by some to emanate from all things in nature and to be visible to certain persons with psychic powers
Med. a warning sensation that precedes a seizure or other neurological disorder

Origin of aura

Middle English from Classical Latin from Classical Greek from Indo-European an unverified form awer-: for base see wind

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aura

noun

pl. au·ras, or au·rae

An invisible emanation or field of energy believed to radiate from a person or object.
A distinctive but intangible quality that seems to surround a person or thing; an atmosphere: An aura of defeat pervaded the candidate's headquarters.
Medicine A sensation, as of a cold breeze or a bright light, that precedes the onset of certain disorders, such as an epileptic seizure or an attack of migraine.

Origin of aura

Middle English gentle breeze from Latin from Greek aurā breath ; see wer-¹ in Indo-European roots.

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Noun

(plural aurae or auræ or auras)

Distinctive atmosphere or quality 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 seizure.

Origin

From Latin aura (“a breeze, a breath of air, the air”), from Ancient Greek αὔρα (aura, “breeze, soft wind”), from ἀήρ (aēr, “air”).

Proper noun

A female given name shortened from Aurelia.

Usage notes

Mainly used in the U.S.A. in the end of the 19th century.

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aura - Medical Definition

n.

pl. auras or aurae (ôr′ē)

A sensation, as of a cold breeze or a bright light, that precedes the onset of certain disorders, such as an epileptic seizure or an attack of migraine.