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Gloriole

Gloriole Meaning & Definition
Gloriole Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Gloriole?

[n] an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint

Synonyms | Synonyms for Gloriole: aura | aureole | glory | halo | nimbus

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See Also | light | lightness

Gloriole In Webster's Dictionary

\Glo"ri*ole\, n. [L. gloriola a small glory, dim. of gloria glory.] An aureole. [R.] --Msr. Browning.

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