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halo

/hæloʊ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does halo mean?

noun, verb

A ring of light around a person's head, typically representing holiness or divinity. To surround or be surrounded by a ring of light, especially one that is seen as a sign of holiness or divine presence.

Example

"The angel's halo shone brightly in the sunlight."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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