armillary
ɑːrˈmɪləri
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Definition of armillary - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
astronomyTECH.used in model spheres for showing star positionsTECH.
  • The observatory featured an armillary instrument for star mapping.
astronomical celestial spherical
2.
rings resemblanceTECH.relating to or resembling ringsTECH.
  • The armillary design was incorporated into the sculpture..
circular
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model of the sky with rings showing star positions
The armillary sphere helped astronomers study the stars.

Origin of armillary

Latin, armilla (bracelet)

Examples of armillary in a sentence

  • He admired the armillary design on the ancient manuscript.
  • The ancient artifact had an armillary pattern.
  • His tattoo featured an armillary motif.

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  1. French:armillaire, annulaire, ...
  2. German:armillarsphärenbezogen, ringförmig, ...
  3. Italian:armillare, anellato, ...
  4. Spanish:celeste, anillado, ...
  5. Portuguese:armilar, anular, ...
  6. Chinese:浑天仪的, 环形的, ...
  7. Japanese:アーミラリーの, 環状の, ...
  8. Arabic:فَلَكِي, حَلَقِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:אַרְמִילָרִי, טַבַּעְתִּי, ...
  10. Russian:армиллярный, кольцеобразный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:арміллярний, армилярний, ...
  12. Hindi:आर्मिलरी, वृत्ताकार, ...

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