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armilla

ar·milla

US/ɑˈrmɪlʌ/ uncommon

noun

1.

a celestial globe consisting of metal hoops; used by early astronomers to determine the positions of stars

Origin

Borrowed from Latin armilla. Doublet of armill.

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