armilla
Americannoun
plural
armillae, armillasExample Sentences
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In its simplest form, consisting of a ring fixed in the plane of the equator, the armilla is one of the most ancient of astronomical instruments.
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Armillaria, from armilla, a bracelet—referring to the ring upon the stem.
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