armilla Meaning, Definition & Usage

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

WordNet

Ar*mil"la noun
Etymology
L., a bracelet.
Wordforms
plural E Armillas L Armillæ
Definitions
  1. An armil.
  2. (Zoöl.) A ring of hair or feathers on the legs.

Webster 1913