n, pl  halos  or  haloes  1  :  a circle of light appearing to surround a luminous body : esp  :  one seen as the result of the presence of glaucoma  2  :  a differentiated zone surrounding a central object <the around a boil>   3  :  the aura of glory, veneration, or sentiment surrounding an idealized person or thing .
 
 
 
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