NIMBUS

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

  synonyms : aura , aureole , gloriole , glory , halo

  St. Francis of Assisi is always depicted with an aureole around his head and many animals near him. -added by naila_inlas

• (noun) a dark grey cloud bearing rain

  synonyms : nimbus cloud , rain cloud

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