Aura

['ɔːrə] or ['ɔrə]

Definition

(noun.) an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint.

(noun.) a sensation (as of a cold breeze or bright light) that precedes the onset of certain disorders such as a migraine attack or epileptic seizure.

Editor: Lora--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) Any subtile, invisible emanation, effluvium, or exhalation from a substance, as the aroma of flowers, the odor of the blood, a supposed fertilizing emanation from the pollen of flowers, etc.

(n.) The peculiar sensation, as of a light vapor, or cold air, rising from the trunk or limbs towards the head, a premonitory symptom of epilepsy or hysterics.

Editor: Tamara

Definition

n. a supposed subtle emanation proceeding from anything esp. that essence which is claimed to emanate from all living things and to afford an atmosphere for the operations of animal magnetism and such-like occult phenomena: (fig.) air distinctive character: (path.) a sensation as of a current of cold air—a premonitory symptom of epilepsy and hysteria.—adj. Aur′al pertaining to the air or to a subtle vapour or exhalation arising from a body.

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