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The Britannica Dictionary aura 1 ENTRIES FOUND:

• aura (noun)

aura /ˈorə/ noun plural auras aura /ˈorə/ noun plural auras Britannica Dictionary definition of AURA [count] : a special quality or feeling that seems to come from a person, place, or thing — usually + of

• His presence brought an aura of dignity to the proceedings.
• The garden has an aura [=atmosphere] of mystery and romance.

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