armilla
pronunciation
How to pronounce armilla in British English:
UK [ɑ:'mɪlə]
How to pronounce armilla in American English:
US [ɑ'mɪlə]
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- Noun:
- a celestial globe consisting of metal hoops; used by early astronomers to determine the positions of stars
- (archeology) a bracelet worn around the wrist or arm
Word Origin
- armilla (n.)
- 1706, Latin, literally "bracelet, armlet, arm ring," from armus "shoulder, upper arm" (see arm (n.1)). Related: Armillary.