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aura

au·ra [ áwrə ] (plural au·ras or au·rae [ áw r ])


noun 
Definition:
 
1. distinctive quality: a characteristic or distinctive impression created by somebody or something
an aura of mystery

2. paranormal force emanating from somebody or something: a force that is said to surround all people and objects, discernible, often as a bright glow, only to people of unusual psychic sensitivity

3. medicine warning sensation before epileptic episode: a distinctive sensation or visual disturbance that may signal the beginning of an epileptic episode or a migraine headache

[Mid-18th century. Via Latin, "gentle breeze" < Greek]
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