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nimbus

noun

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

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Word length
6
Starts with
N
Ends with
S
Contains
IM
Scrabble score
10

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ˈnɪmbəs

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noun

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

noun

  1. A dark grey cloud bearing rain

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