SI
SI
discoversearch

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor.  We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community.  If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.
Pastimes : Where the GIT's are going -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Carolyn who wrote (91889)2/8/2005 9:55:32 PM
From: CVJ  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 225578
 
Sure is, even on SI:

au·ra ( P ) Pronunciation Key (ôr)
n. pl. au·ras or au·rae (ôr)
1. An invisible breath, emanation, or radiation.
2. A distinctive but intangible quality that seems to surround a person or thing; atmosphere: An aura of defeat pervaded the candidate's headquarters.
3. Pathology. A sensation, as of a cold breeze or a bright light, that precedes the onset of certain disorders, such as an epileptic seizure or an attack of migraine.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
[Middle English, gentle breeze, from Latin, from Greek aur, breath. See wer-1 in Indo-European Roots.]



To: Carolyn who wrote (91889)2/8/2005 9:57:23 PM
From: sandintoes  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 225578
 
I do know that..and it's origin is Greek!

ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English, gentle breeze, from Latin, from Greek aur, breath; see wer- 1 in Indo-European roots


HomeMailHotSubjectMarksPeopleMarksKeepersSettings
Terms Of UseContact UsCopyright/IP PolicyPrivacy PolicyAbout UsFAQAdvertise on SI
© 2025 Knight Sac Media.  Data provided by Twelve Data, Alpha Vantage, and CityFALCON News