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armillary sphere
armillary sphere definition
ar·mil·lary sphere (är′mə ler′ē)
an ancient astronomical sighting instrument representing the great circles of the horizon, the ecliptic, the meridian, etc.
Etymology: < L armilla, armlet, bracelet < armus: see arm
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