transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈȯr-ē-ˌōl ]
noun
or au·re·o·la ȯ-ˈrē-ə-lə, ə-
Etymology: Middle English aureole heavenly crown worn by saints, from Medieval Latin aureola, from Latin, feminine of aureolus golden, diminutive of aureus
Date: 13th century
1.
a. : a radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage
b. : something resembling an aureole
an aureole of hair
2. : radiance , aura
an aureole of youth and health
3. : the luminous area surrounding the sun or other bright light when seen through thin cloud or mist : corona
4. : a ring-shaped zone around an igneous intrusion
• aureole transitive verb