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armilla

armilla

9.9
A metal bracelet worn around the wrist or arm long ago
  • noun
  • /ɑrˈmɪlə/
  • Archaic
translation icon : brazalete
  • In ancient times, an armilla signified wealth and social status.

Examples

  • She wore a beautiful armilla at the gala.

  • The museum's collection features a golden armilla from the Roman Empire.

  • Archaeologists discovered a bronze armilla during the excavation of the burial site.

  • The ancient armillae were crafted from gold.

  • In ancient Rome, citizens often wore an armilla as a symbol of their status and wealth.

  • The archaeologist uncovered a beautiful armilla adorned with intricate designs from the first century.

  • She chose a delicate silver armilla to complete her elegant evening attire.

Synonyms

armband
vsarmilla
13 3.5

A band worn on the upper arm to show group membership, rank, or mourning

is ornamental and used on wrist or arm not mainly symbolic
wristlet
vsarmilla
1 4.8

A small band you wear around the wrist to decorate or hold small things like keys

is broader and covers wrist or arm ornaments and often refers to ancient items
armlet
vsarmilla
1 7.6

A band of metal or cloth worn around the arm as a decoration

is used especially for bracelets from ancient times
arm band
vsarmilla
3.0

A band worn around the upper arm to show a role or for decoration

is mainly ornamental and applies to wrist or arm often in antiquity

How Decorative

armilla
  • Archaic
9.9
bangle
9 3.6
bracelet
234 1.0

Surface Forms

armilla singular
armillas plural

Etymology

Armilla comes from the Latin word armilla, meaning 'bracelet', and is related to the English words arm and armlet. So an armilla was a decorative band worn on the wrist or arm to show wealth or status.