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.
- An indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint.
- A distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing.
- usage: "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"
- synonyms: air, atmosphere
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