Nimbus

['nɪmbəs]

Definition

(noun.) a dark grey cloud bearing rain.

Editor: Miles--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A circle, or disk, or any indication of radiant light around the heads of divinities, saints, and sovereigns, upon medals, pictures, etc.; a halo. See Aureola, and Glory, n., 5.

(n.) A rain cloud; one of the four principal varieties of clouds. See Cloud.

Inputed by Barnard

Definition

n. the raincloud: (paint.) the disc or halo generally circular or semicircular which encircles the head of the sacred person represented.—adj. Nimbif′erous bringing clouds.

Typed by Clyde