NIMBUS


Meaning of NIMBUS in English

nim ‧ bus /ˈnɪmbəs/ BrE AmE noun ( plural nimbuses or nimbi /-baɪ/)

[ Date: 1600-1700 ; Language: Latin ; Origin: 'rainstorm, cloud' ]

1 . [uncountable and countable] technical a dark cloud that may bring rain or snow

2 . [countable] a ↑ halo

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