armilla

Thân thiện

An archaeologist carefully examines an ancient armilla found at a dig site.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • (Archaeology) A bracelet worn around the wrist or arm: An ornamental band, typically made of metal, worn as jewelry.
   • (Historical Astronomy) A celestial globe consisting of metal hoops: An ancient astronomical instrument composed of interlocking rings representing celestial circles (like the equator, ecliptic, and meridian), used to model and calculate the positions of stars and planets.

Examples of Usage

• Noun (Archaeology):
  • The museum displayed a finely crafted gold armilla from the Roman era.
  • An armilla was often a symbol of rank or military achievement in ancient societies.
• Noun (Astronomy):
  • The early astronomer used an armilla to demonstrate the apparent motion of the sun.
  • An armilla is a predecessor to the more complex armillary sphere.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in scholarly contexts related to ancient history, archaeology, or the history of science.
• In astronomy, "armilla" can refer specifically to a simplified or early form of the armillary sphere.

Variants and Related Words

• Armillary (adj): Pertaining to bracelets or rings; or relating to an armillary sphere.
  • The armillary sphere was a key tool in pre-telescopic astronomy.
• Armillary Sphere (n): A more elaborate and complete version of the armilla, with multiple rings representing a greater number of celestial circles.

Synonyms

• (Archaeology): Bracelet, bangle, armlet, circlet.
• (Astronomy): Armillary sphere (complex version), spherical astrolabe.

Notes on Different Meanings

The two primary meanings of "armilla" are distinct and belong to different fields of study: 1. The archaeological meaning refers to a piece of personal adornment (jewelry). 2. The astronomical meaning refers to a scientific instrument. The connection lies in the word's Latin root meaning "bracelet" or "ring," describing the hoop-like structure of both objects.

Học thuật

Noun

1. (archeology) a bracelet worn around the wrist or arm
2. a celestial globe consisting of metal hoops; used by early astronomers to determine the positions of stars

Từ đồng nghĩa

• armillary sphere