ˈheɪləu n. & v. --n. (pl. -oes) 1 a
disc or
circle of
light shown surrounding
the head of a
sacred person. 2 the
glory associated
with an idealized person etc. 3 a circle of
white or
coloured light
round a
luminous body,
esp. the
sun or
moon. 4 a circle or ring. --v.tr. (-oes, -oed)
surround with a halo. [med.L f. L f. Gk halos threshing-floor, disc of the sun or moon]