mandorla

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/mænˈdɔː(ɹ)lə/ English

Definitions

noun

A vesica piscis-shaped aureola that surrounds the figures of Christ and the Virgin Mary in traditional Christian art.

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Synonyms

hagiosoritissa aureole hodegetria madonna aureola virgin pietà halo mandylion mandala agiosoritissa acheiropoieton omphalos panaghia christ deipara

Associated

vesica transfiguration almond triad apostles flanked angels romanesque symbols buddha clouds

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