Noun: aura (aurae,auras) o-ru
- A distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing
"the place had an aura of romance";
- air, atmosphere
- A sensation (as of a cold breeze or bright light) that precedes the onset of certain disorders such as a migraine attack or epileptic seizure
"The patient reported experiencing an aura before each migraine"
- An indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint
"The aura in the painting emphasized the saint's holiness";
- aureole, halo, nimbus, glory, gloriole, aureola
Sounds like: ora
Derived forms: aurae, auras
Type of: light, lightness, quality, symptom
Encyclopedia: Aura, Michigan