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Etymology of the English word halo

the English word halo
derived from the Medieval Latin word halo
derived from the Latin word halos
derived from the Greek word halos, ἅλως

Date

The earliest known usage of halo in English dates from the 16th century.

Derivations in English

halation, enhalo, halolike, haloed, haloing

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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