halo
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halos
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haloes
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halos
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haloes
Britannica Dictionary definition of HALO
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a circle of light that is shown in a religious painting, drawing, etc., around the head of a holy figure (such as an angel, saint, or god)
— often used figuratively
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the child's halo of golden curls
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The scandal has tarnished the candidate's halo. [=has damaged his reputation as a morally good person]
2
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a bright circle seen around the sun or the moon
