armilla
armilla · armillas · armillae
An armband awarded as a military decoration in Ancient RomeAn armband awarded as a military decoration in Ancient Rome.
US/ɑɹmˈɪlə/
Meaning
3 senses(Ancient Rome)An armband awarded as a military decoration in Ancient Rome.
A ring of hair or feathers on the legs.
The frill of the stipe of agarics left attached on the expansion of the pileus, initially forming a covering of the hymenium.
More definitions
- (archeology) a bracelet worn around the wrist or arm
- 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.Borrowed from Latin armilla. Doublet of armill.
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Forms
plural: armillas / armillaeSynonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- a celestial globe consisting of metal hoops; used by early astronomers to determine the positions of stars:armillary sphere
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular