Halo (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A circle of light around the sun or moon.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural phenomena.

Hyponyms

• Parhelic Ring
• Parhelic Circle

Meaning ²

A toroidal shape; "a ring of ships in the harbor"; "a halo of smoke".

Classification

Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.

Synonyms

• Annulus
• Ring
• Doughnut
• Anchor Ring

Hypernyms

• Toroid

Hyponyms

• Fairy Ring

Meaning ³

An indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint.

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Synonyms

• Aura
• Aureole
• Gloriole
• Nimbus
• Glory

Hypernyms

• Lightness
• Light