Definition of Armillae. Meaning of Armillae. Synonyms of Armillae

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Definition of Armillae

Armillae
Armilla Ar*mil"la, n.; pl. E. Armillas, L. Armill[ae]. [L., a bracelet.] 1. An armil. 2. (Zo["o]l.) A ring of hair or feathers on the legs.

Meaning of Armillae from wikipedia

- An armill or armilla (from the Latin: armillae remains the plural of armilla) is a type of medieval bracelet, or armlet, normally in metal and worn in...
- An armilla (plural armillae) was an armband awarded as a military decoration (donum militarium) to soldiers of ancient Rome for con****uous gallantry....
- wearing his military uniform, with phalerae (a type of military decoration), armillae (a type of bracelet), and a corona civica (an award for saving a fellow...
- after this are the military decorations presented: Torc – gold necklet Armillae – gold armbands Phalerae – gold, silver, or bronze sculpted disks worn...
- eighteen hastae purae, twenty-five phalerae, 83 torques, more than 160 armillae, and twenty six coronae, of which fourteen were coronae civicae awarded...
- phalerae were large medal-like bronze or silver discs worn on the cuir****; armillae were bracelets worn on the wrist; and torques were worn round the neck...
- decorated, were probably mostly sewn into hair or head-dresses. Arm-rings ("armillae") and sometimes ankle-rings were also sometimes worn, and sometimes (for...
- phalerae were large medal-like bronze or silver discs worn on the cuir****; armillae were bracelets worn on the wrist; and torques were worn round the neck...
- normally in metal and worn in pairs, one for each arm or wrist. Plural Armillae. Apodyterium A dressing room in a bath complex. Arretine ware Ceramics...
- engravings. Female burials are characterized by the presence of Bronze Age armillae, earrings, necklaces and spirals ornamented with amber, gl**** paste or...