Definition of "nephele" [nephele]

• In the Gr. Ch., the outermost eucharistic veil: same as air, 7. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "(Latin, related to Nebula, nephele, properly vapour, cloud), in art and archaeology signifies a shining light implying great dignity."
• "Ex. 33: 8, 34: 34 henika d 'an eiseporeueto Moses, 40: 30 henika d' an anebe apo tes skenes he nephele."
• "The clouds have nothing in common with the light-cloud, the nephele photeine"