HyperDic: armilla

English > 2 senses of the word armilla:
NOUNartifactarmilla, armillary spherea celestial globe consisting of metal hoops
artifactarmilla(archeology) a bracelet worn around the wrist or arm
armilla > pronunciation
Soundsaarmih'lah
RhymesAbila ... Zola: 109 rhymes with lah...
English > armilla: 2 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA celestial globe consisting of metal hoops; used by early astronomers to determine the positions of stars.
Synonymarmillary sphere
Broadercelestial globeA globe that is a spherical model of the heavens
Spanishesfera armilar
Catalanesfera armil·lar
English > armilla: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
Meaning(archeology) a bracelet worn around the wrist or arm.
Categoryarcheology, archaeologyThe branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures
Broaderbracelet, banglejewelry worn around the wrist for decoration

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