aurae

/ˈɔːriː/ or /ˈɔːrɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

plural form of aurea; a light or soft glow surrounding an object or person, typically a halo or aura

“The painting featured an aura of mysticism surrounding the subject.”

2. noun

plural form of aurum; the light or rays of the sun

“The aurora borealis was visible in the northern sky, accompanied by a breathtaking display of aurore.”

3. noun

plural form of aurum; a gold coin or a coin made of gold

“The ancient civilization used aurores as currency.”

4. noun

plural form of aurum; a gold or golden colour

“The sunset had an aure colour, with hues of orange and pink.”

5. noun

plural form of aurum; a metallic gold or gold alloy

“The jewelry featured a delicate layer of aurum to give it a luxurious look.”

6. noun

plural form of aurum; a chemical compound containing gold

“The chemist isolated a new aurum compound during the experiment.”

7. noun

plural form of aurum; the metal gold

“The archaeologists discovered a treasure trove of gold, including aurores.”

Synonyms

  • aurora
  • gilding
  • glow
  • halo

Antonyms

  • darkness
  • shadow