Armilla (Noun)
Meaning 1
(archeology) a bracelet worn around the wrist or arm.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The team of archaeologists discovered a beautifully crafted gold armilla in the ancient Celtic tomb.
- Several examples of Roman armilla have been unearthed in recent excavations of the ancient city.
- An impressive collection of bronze armilla from the Iron Age is on display in the museum.
- A delicate silver armilla adorned with gemstones was among the artifacts unearthed by the dig team.
- Archaeologists believe the intricate armilla found in the Mayan ruin may have held ceremonial significance.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A celestial globe consisting of metal hoops; used by early astronomers to determine the positions of stars.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Astronomers in ancient civilizations used an armilla to chart the movements and patterns of celestial bodies in the night sky.
- An armilla was placed on a central axis in the middle of the globe, arranged to reflect the path of the sun, moon, and planets.
- This complex astronomical instrument allowed users of the armilla to determine the elevation of stars above the horizon.
- Early astronomers such as Hipparchus and Ptolemy relied heavily on the armilla to gather data for their celestial maps.
- An armilla helped ancient stargazers keep track of star patterns, laying the groundwork for modern astronomy and stargazing techniques.