ha·lo 
/ˈheɪloʊ/ noun
plural ha·los or ha·loes /ˈheɪloʊ/ noun [count] 1 : a circle of light that is shown in a religious painting, drawing, etc., around the head of a holy figure (such as an angel, saint, or god) — often used figuratively ▪ the child's halo of golden curls ▪ The scandal has tarnished the candidate's halo. [=has damaged his reputation as a morally good person] 2 : a bright circle seen around the sun or the moon
