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Nimbus definition

nĭmbəs
nimbi nimbuses
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(myth.) A bright cloud surrounding gods or goddesses appearing on earth.
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An aura of splendor about any person or thing.
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A cloudy radiance said to surround a classical deity when on earth.
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Any rain-producing cloud.
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A rain cloud.
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A circle of light; a halo.
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A gray rain cloud.
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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.
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A splendid atmosphere or aura, as of glamour, that surrounds a person or thing.
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A rain cloud, especially a low dark layer of clouds such as a nimbostratus.
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A halo or bright disk surrounding the head of a divinity, saint, or sovereign in pictures, on medals, etc.
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Noun

Singular:
nimbus
Plural:
nimbuses

Origin of nimbus

  • Latin cloud nebh- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Latin nimbus (“dark cloud")

    From Wiktionary

Nimbus Sentence Examples

  • From this early astrological use the form of "glory" or "nimbus" has been adapted or inherited under new beliefs.

  • It is highly illustrative of the tenacity with which the ancient sepulchral usages were retained even after the introduction of Christianity that King Harold, son and successor of Gorm the Old, who is said to have christianized all Denmark and Norway, followed the pagan custom of erecting a chambered tumulus over the remains of his father, on the summit of which was placed a rude pillar-stone, bearing on one side the memorial inscription in runes, and on the other a representation of the Saviour of mankind distinguished by the crossed nimbus surrounding the head.

  • If you can complete the training with a rank of "B" or higher, you will unlock the Nimbus 2000.

  • Complete the training with a " B " or better rank to get the Nimbus 2000 flying broomstick.

  • Watkins ' cello sonata was recorded by Paul and Huw Watkins for Nimbus Records on a CD featuring twentieth century British cello sonatas.

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