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- [hey-loh]
- /ˈheɪ loʊ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [hey-loh]
- /ˈheɪ loʊ/
Definitions of haloes word
- noun plural haloes Also called nimbus. a geometric shape, usually in the form of a disk, circle, ring, or rayed structure, traditionally representing a radiant light around or above the head of a divine or sacred personage, an ancient or medieval monarch, etc. 1
- noun plural haloes an atmosphere or quality of glory, majesty, sanctity, or the like: the halo around Shakespeare's works; She put a halo around her son. 1
- noun plural haloes Meteorology. any of a variety of bright circles or arcs centered on the sun or moon, caused by the refraction or reflection of light by ice crystals suspended in the earth's atmosphere and exhibiting prismatic coloration ranging from red inside to blue outside (distinguished from corona). 1
- noun plural haloes Astronomy. a spherical cloud of gas clusters and stars that form part of a spiral galaxy. 1
- noun plural haloes an undesirable bright or dark ring surrounding an image on the fluorescent screen of a television tube, due to some fault either in transmission or reception. 1
- verb with object haloes to surround with a halo. 1
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Origin of haloes
First appearance:
before 1555 One of the 31% oldest English words
1555-65; < Latin, accusative of halōs circle round sun or moon < Greek hálōs such a circle, disk, orig. threshing floor
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Parts of speech for Haloes
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
haloes popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
haloes usage trend in Literature
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