AURA


Meaning of AURA in English

[ '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'.

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