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gloriole

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glo⋅ri⋅ole

  [glawr-ee-ohl, glohr-]
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–noun
a halo, nimbus, or aureole.
Origin:
1805–15; < L glōriola, equiv. to glōri(a) glory + -ola -ole 1
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glo·ri·ole   (glôr'ē-ōl', glōr'-)   
n.  See glory.

[French, from Latin glōriola, diminutive of glōria, glory.]
glo·ry   (glôr'ē, glōr'ē)   
n.   pl. glo·ries

  1. Great honor, praise, or distinction accorded by common consent; renown.

  2. Something conferring honor or renown.

  3. A highly praiseworthy asset: Your wit is your crowning glory.

  4. Adoration, praise, and thanksgiving offered in worship.

  5. Majestic beauty and splendor; resplendence: The sun set in a blaze of glory.

  6. The splendor and bliss of heaven; perfect happiness.

  7. A height of achievement, enjoyment, or prosperity: ancient Rome in its greatest glory.

  8. A halo, nimbus, or aureole. Also called gloriole.

intr.v.   glo·ried, glo·ry·ing, glo·ries
To rejoice triumphantly; exult: a sports team that gloried in its hard-won victory.

[Middle English glorie, from Old French, from Latin glōria.]
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