air, aura, atmosphere
(noun) a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing; “an air of mystery”; “the house had a neglected air”; “an atmosphere of defeat pervaded the candidate’s headquarters”; “the place had an aura of romance”
aura, aureole, halo, nimbus, glory, gloriole
(noun) an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint
aura
(noun) 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
Source: WordNet® 3.1
AURA
(astronomy) Acronym of Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy.
• Arau
Aura
A female given name from Latin shortened from Aurelia.
• Mainly used in the U.S.A. in the end of the 19th century.
• Arau
aura (plural aurae or auræ or auras)
Distinctive atmosphere or quality associated with something.
(parapsychology) An invisible force surrounding a living creature.
(medicine) Perceptual disturbance experienced by some migraine sufferers before a migraine headache.
(medicine) Telltale sensation experienced by some people with epilepsy before a seizure.
• air
• feeling
• mood
• spirit
• vibe
• Arau
Source: Wiktionary
Au"ra, n.; pl. Auræ (. Etym: [L. aura air, akin to Gr.
1. Any subtile, invisible emanation, effluvium, or exhalation from a substance, as the aroma of flowers, the odor of the blood, a supposed fertilizing emanation from the pollen of flowers, etc.
2. (Med.)
Definition: The peculiar sensation, as of a light vapor, or cold air, rising from the trunk or limbs towards the head, a premonitory symptom of epilepsy or hysterics. Electric ~, a supposed electric fluid, emanating from an electrified body, and forming a mass surrounding it, called the electric atmosphere. See Atmosphere, 2.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
17 November 2024
(noun) asceticism as a form of religious life; usually conducted in a community under a common rule and characterized by celibacy and poverty and obedience
Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.
