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aureole

au.re.ole or au.re.o.la \'o.r-e--.o-l\ \o.-'re--*-l*\ n [ME aureole 
   heavenly crown worn by saints, fr. ML aureola, fr. L, f]em. of aureolus 
   golden - more at ORIOLE 1: a radiant light around the head or body of a 
   representation of a sacred personage 2: RADIANCE, AURA  3: the luminous 
   area surrounding the sun or other bright light when seen th rough thin 
   cloud or mist : CORONA