transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈnim-bəs ]
noun
( plural nim·bi -ˌbī, -ˌbē ; or nim·bus·es )
Etymology: Latin, rainstorm, cloud; probably akin to Latin nebula cloud — more at nebula
Date: 1616
1.
a. : a luminous vapor, cloud, or atmosphere about a god or goddess when on earth
b. : a cloud or atmosphere (as of romance) about a person or thing
2. : an indication (as a circle) of radiant light or glory about the head of a drawn or sculptured divinity, saint, or sovereign
3.
a. : a rain cloud
b. : thunderhead ; also : cumulus 2
[
nimbus 2
]