Difference between Aureole and Nimbus

What is the difference between Aureole and Nimbus?

Aureole as a noun is corona. while Nimbus as a noun is a circle of light; a halo.

Aureole

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Corona. A circle of light or halo around the head of a deity. Any luminous or colored ring that encircles something.

Nimbus

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A circle of light; a halo.A gray rain cloud.

We hope you now know whether to use Aureole or Nimbus in your sentence.

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