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armilla (n.)

1706, "bracelet," from Latin armilla "bracelet, armlet, arm ring," from armus "shoulder, upper arm" (from PIE root *ar- "to fit together"). Related: Armillary.

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Definitions of armilla from WordNet

armilla (n.)
a celestial globe consisting of metal hoops; used by early astronomers to determine the positions of stars;
Synonyms: armillary sphere
armilla (n.)
(archeology) a bracelet worn around the wrist or arm;
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