Definition of Armillary sphere

1. Noun. A celestial globe consisting of metal hoops; used by early astronomers to determine the positions of stars.

Exact synonyms: Armilla
Generic synonyms: Celestial Globe

Definition of Armillary sphere

1. Noun. An instrument consisting of graduated metal circles used to represent the motions of celestial bodies around the earth. ¹

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Armillary Sphere

armholes
armie
armies
armiferous
armiger
armigeral
armigero
armigeros
armigerous
armigers
armil
armilla
armillae
armillarioid
armillary
armillary sphere (current term)
armillas
armils
armin
arming
arming sword
arming swords
armings
arminianist
arminianists
armipotence
armipotent
armistice
armistices
armlength

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