nimbus

• Nom désignant un nuage de pluie sombre et gris, ou un halo lumineux représenté autour de la tête d'un saint.

A noun referring to a dark grey rain cloud, or a luminous cloud or halo depicted around the head of a holy figure.

1. Rain cloudB2formal

   A large, dark grey cloud that typically brings rain or stormy weather.

   Nuage de pluie

   • Dark nimbus clouds gathered on the horizon before the storm.
   • The sky was filled with nimbus clouds, promising heavy rain.
   • A nimbus rolled in, and soon it began to pour.

   Synonymesrain cloudstorm cloudthundercloud

2. Halo or auraC1formal

   A luminous cloud or circle of light depicted around the head of a holy figure, such as a saint or deity.

   Halo ou auréole

   • The painting shows the saint with a golden nimbus around his head.
   • In religious art, a nimbus symbolizes divine light and holiness.
   • The angel was depicted with a soft nimbus glowing behind her.

   Synonymesaureolecoronagloriolegloryhalo