| slovo | definícia |
nimbi
(encz) | nimbi,dešťový oblak Zdeněk Brož |
Nimbi
(gcide) | Nimbus \Nim"bus\, n.; pl. L. Nimbi, E. Nimbuses. [L., a rain
storm, a rain cloud, the cloudshaped which enveloped the gods
when they appeared on earth.]
1. (Fine Arts) A circle, or disk, or any indication of
radiant light around the heads of divinities, saints, and
sovereigns, upon medals, pictures, etc.; a halo. See
Aureola, and Glory, n., 5.
[1913 Webster]
Note: "The nimbus is of pagan origin." "As an attribute of
power, the nimbus is often seen attached to the heads
of evil spirits." --Fairholl.
[1913 Webster]
2. (Meteor.) A rain cloud; one of the four principal
varieties of clouds. See Cloud.
[1913 Webster] |
| | podobné slovo | definícia |
nimbi
(encz) | nimbi,dešťový oblak Zdeněk Brož |
Nimbiferous
(gcide) | Nimbiferous \Nim*bif"er*ous\, a. [L. nimbifer; nimbus a cloud +
ferre to bear.]
Serving to bring clouds or stormy weather.
[1913 Webster] |
|