A circular band of colored light around a light source, as around the sun or moon, caused by the refraction and reflection of light by ice particles suspended in the intervening atmosphere.
Something resembling this band.
A luminous ring or disk of light surrounding the heads or bodies of sacred figures, such as saints, in religious paintings; a nimbus.
The aura of majesty or glory surrounding a person or thing that is regarded with reverence, awe, or sentiment.