Associations to the word «Nimbus»

Wiktionary

NIMBUS, noun. A circle of light; a halo.
NIMBUS, noun. A gray rain cloud.

Dictionary definition

NIMBUS, noun. A dark grey cloud bearing rain.
NIMBUS, noun. An indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats