Meaning
To surround something with a halo.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₁én Proto-Italic *en Proto-Italic *en- Latin in- Old French en-bor. Middle English en- English en- English halo English enhalo From en- + halo.
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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