[ 'ɔ:rə ]
■ noun ( plural ~e -ri: or ~s )
1》 the distinctive atmosphere or quality that seems to be generated by someone or something.
2》 (in spiritualism and some forms of alternative medicine) a supposed emanation surrounding the body of a living creature.
3》 Medicine a warning sensation experienced before an attack of epilepsy or migraine.
Origin
ME, lit. 'a gentle breeze': via L. from Gk, 'breeze, breath'.