Aura

awr′a, n. a supposed subtle emanation proceeding from anything, esp. that e ence which is claimed to emanate from all living things and to afford an atmosphere for the operations of animal magnetism and such-like occult phenomena: ( fig. ) air, distinctive character: ( path. ) a sensation as of a current of cold air—a premonitory symptom of epilepsy and hysteria.— adj. Aur′al , pertaining to the air, or to a subtle vapour or exhalation arising from a body. [L. aura .]