The meaning of NIMBUS is a luminous vapor, cloud, or atmosphere about a god or goddess when on earth.
Kids Definition nimbus noun nim·bus ˈnim-bəs plural nimbi -ˌbī -ˌbē or nimbuses 1 : a shining cloud about a god or goddess when on earth 2 : an indication (as a circle) of radiant light about the head of a drawn or sculptured god or saint 3 : a rain...