Meaning of the word haloes in English

What does haloes mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

haloes

US /ˈheɪ.loʊz/
UK /ˈheɪ.ləʊz/

Plural Noun

1.

a circle of light or glory appearing around the head of a holy person or angel

Example:
The painting depicted angels with golden haloes.
Many religious icons feature saints with prominent haloes.
2.

a circle of white or colored light around the sun, moon, or other luminous body, caused by the refraction of light through ice crystals in the atmosphere

Example:
We saw beautiful lunar haloes last night.
Solar haloes are often a sign of approaching bad weather.
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