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mandorla

/ˈmændɔr.lə/ noun · British & US
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What does mandorla mean?

noun

A region of light around the head of a saint in a representation of the Trinity, or a similar region around the head of a figure in a work of art. In Italian cuisine, a mandorla is an almond.

Example

"The artist depicted the saint surrounded by a mandorla of light, symbolizing divine presence."

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