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 | ||