nimbus
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• noun
A large, dark grey cloud that produces rain or snow, now typically incorporated into modern meteorological terms such as cumulonimbus or nimbostratus.
"A heavy nimbus gathered over the coastal hills, signaling an approaching afternoon downpour."
A luminous cloud, halo, or disk of light surrounding the head or body of a deity, saint, or sovereign in religious art.
"In the medieval fresco, each apostle is depicted with a golden nimbus around his head."
A pervasive atmosphere, aura, or distinctive quality of glamour, mystery, or prestige surrounding a person, place, or thing.
"Despite the passage of decades, a romantic nimbus still clings to the legendary jazz club."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed directly from Latin 'nimbus', meaning 'rainstorm' or 'rain cloud', and in classical mythology referring to the bright, misty cloud surrounding a deity descending to earth.