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halliard
hallmark
hallo (1)
hallo (2)
halloo
halloumi
hallow
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halls of ivy
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halo effect
ha·lo ef·fect


noun 
Definition:
 
generalization from one good trait: the tendency to judge somebody as being totally good because one aspect of his or her character is good
[< the haloes of angels]
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