Noun: armilla aa(r)'mi-lu
- A celestial globe consisting of metal hoops; used by early astronomers to determine the positions of stars
"The museum displayed an antique armilla from the 16th century";
- armillary sphere
- (archeology) a bracelet worn around the wrist or arm
"The excavation uncovered several gold armillas from the ancient burial site"
Derived forms: armillas
Type of: bangle, bracelet, celestial globe
Encyclopedia: Armilla, Spain