armilla

A noun referring to either a celestial globe made of metal rings used by early astronomers to map star positions, or an archaeological bracelet worn around the wrist or arm.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das entweder einen Himmelsglobus aus Metallringen bezeichnet, der von frühen Astronomen zur Kartierung der Sternpositionen verwendet wurde, oder einen archäologischen Armreif, der am Handgelenk oder Unterarm getragen wird.

1. Celestial globe C2 formal scientific

   An ancient astronomical instrument consisting of metal rings representing the celestial equator, ecliptic, and other circles, used to determine star positions.

   • The astronomer used an armilla to track the movement of the stars.
   • Early armillae were made of bronze and carefully calibrated.
   • The armilla helped ancient scholars map the night sky.

   🇩🇪Armillarsphäre

   Synonyme: armillaryarmillary sphere

2. Bracelet C2 formal

   An ornamental band or bracelet worn around the wrist or arm, often found in archaeological contexts.

   • The museum displayed a Roman armilla made of gold.
   • Archaeologists discovered a bronze armilla in the ancient burial site.
   • She wore a delicate armilla on her wrist as a symbol of status.

   🇩🇪Armreif

   Synonyme: armletbanglebraceletcircletwristlet