Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

armillary

Adjective

/ˈarmɪˌleɪəri/

Definition

Relating to or denoting a model of the celestial sphere, made up of a spherical framework of rings that represent the equator, tropics, and other lines of latitude and longitude.

Examples

The ancient Greeks used armillary spheres to understand the movement of celestial bodies.
The museum displayed an exquisite armillary model representing the heavens.
She admired the intricately designed armillary structure in the observatory.

Meaning

The term ‘armillary’ refers to a celestial globe or sphere, particularly one that consists of a set of overlapping rings representing the celestial sphere’s important circles.