имя существительное 1) [религия, искусство] нимб, ореол; сияние, изображение нимба на иконах Синоним(ы): halo, gloriole, gloria 2) [метеорология] дождевое облако
noun (plural nimbi or nimbuses) Etymology: Latin, rainstorm, cloud; probably akin to Latin nebula cloud — more at nebula 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