English noun: nimbus | |||
1. | nimbus (object) a dark grey cloud bearing rain | ||
Synonyms | nimbus cloud, rain cloud | ||
Broader (hypernym) | cloud | ||
Part holonym | aureole, corona | ||
2. | nimbus (attribute) an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint | ||
Synonyms | aura, aureole, gloriole, glory, halo | ||
Broader (hypernym) | light, lightness | ||