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   Au·ra

   /ˈôrə/

   

   noun

   • 1. the distinctive atmosphere or quality that seems to surround and be generated by a person, thing, or place: "the ceremony retains an aura of mystery"
   • 2. (in spiritualism and some forms of alternative medicine) a supposed emanation surrounding the body of a living creature and regarded as an essential part of the individual: "emotional, mental, and spiritual levels form an energy field around the body known as the aura"
   • ▪ any invisible emanation, especially an odour: "there was a faint aura of disinfectant"
   • 3. a warning sensation experienced before an attack of epilepsy or migraine.

   Word Origin late Middle English (originally denoting a gentle breeze): via Latin from Greek, ‘breeze, breath’. Current senses date from the 18th century.

   Scrabble Points: 4

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › TurkuTurku - Wikipedia

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   1 day ago · Turku (/ ˈ t ʊər k uː / TOOR-koo; [12] [13] Finnish: ⓘ; Swedish: Åbo, Finland Swedish: ⓘ) is a city in Finland and the regional capital of Southwest Finland.It is located on the southwestern coast of the country at the mouth of the River Aura.