aureole

Meanings

• noun

  A halo or circle of light, especially one surrounding the head of a saint, angel, or the Virgin Mary in art.

• noun

  An aureole is also a term used in botany to describe a ring of tissue surrounding the base of a leaf or petiole.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with aureole
coral , moral , oral

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Variants

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aureola , aureolae , aureolas , aureole , aureoled , aureoles , aureoling

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Etymology

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From Old French aureole, from Latin aureus 'golden'.

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Trivia

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1. The aureole is sometimes depicted as having thorns or spikes, representing the crown of thorns worn by Jesus.

2. The aureole was first used in art during the Early Christian period.

3. In botany, the aureole helps protect the leaf or petiole from damage by providing an additional layer of tissue.

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Related Concepts

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1. halo: A circular ring of light or color, especially one surrounding the head of a saint, angel, or the Virgin Mary in art.

2. aureus: A gold coin of the Roman Empire.

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Culture

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In art, the aureole is used to represent the divine presence or holiness of a figure. It is often depicted as a radiant halo surrounding the head. In botany, the aureole refers to a ring of tissue that helps protect the base of a leaf or petiole from damage.

How to Memorize "aureole"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bright, glowing circle surrounding the head of a saint or angel in a painting.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'aureole' with the image of a halo or circle of light.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'aureole' comes from the Latin word for 'golden'.

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