annuli
- plural of annulus.
Example Sentences
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The ring distinguished the free-born from the servile, who, however, sometimes obtained the jus annuli, or privilege of the ring.
From Notes and Queries, No. 209, October 29 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Geneologists, etc. by Various
The jus annuli aurei, or right of wearing a gold ring, originally a military distinction, became a senatorial privilege, which was afterwards extended to the knights and gradually to other classes.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 4 "Coquelin" to "Costume" by Various
As remarked, the prevalent number of annuli to a segment is three in the Rhynchobdellidae.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 7 "Cerargyrite" to "Charing Cross" by Various
Aging white-tailed deer by annuli in the cementum of the first incisor.
From Ecological Studies of the Timber Wolf in Northeastern Minnesota by Frenzel, L. D.
Westwood's figure shows eight annuli to the club.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 648, June 2, 1888. by Various
