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gloriole

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈɡlɔːɹi.oʊl/

1

noun

Meaning 1

halo

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: aura, aureole, halo, nimbus, glory

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: light, lightness

History

Etymology

From Latin gloriola.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Bulgarian: ореол (oreol) — halo