Nimbi vs. Nimbus — What's the Difference?

A cloudy radiance said to surround a classical deity when on earth.

A cloudy radiance said to surround a classical deity when on earth.

A radiant light that appears usually in the form of a circle or halo about or over the head in the representation of a god, demigod, saint, or sacred person such as a king or an emperor.

A radiant light that appears usually in the form of a circle or halo about or over the head in the representation of a god, demigod, saint, or sacred person such as a king or an emperor.

A splendid atmosphere or aura, as of glamour, that surrounds a person or thing.

A splendid atmosphere or aura, as of glamour, that surrounds a person or thing.

A rain cloud, especially a low dark layer of clouds such as a nimbostratus.

A rain cloud, especially a low dark layer of clouds such as a nimbostratus.

(rare) nimbus

A circle of light; a halo.

A gray rain cloud.

A rain cloud; one of the four principal varieties of clouds. See Cloud.

A dark gray cloud bearing rain

An indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint