n. (pl. aurae or auras)
1. the distinctive atmosphere diffused by or attending a person, place, etc.
2 (in mystic or spiritualistic use) a supposed subtle emanation, visible as a sphere of white or coloured light, surrounding the body of a living creature.
3 a subtle emanation or aroma from flowers etc.
4 Med. premonitory symptom(s) in epilepsy etc.
Derivatives:
aural adj. auric adj.
Etymology: ME f. L f. Gk, breeze, breath