armilla
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- noun
- /ɑrˈmɪlə/
- Archaic
- In ancient times, an armilla signified wealth and social status.
Examples
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She wore a beautiful armilla at the gala.
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The museum's collection features a golden armilla from the Roman Empire.
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Archaeologists discovered a bronze armilla during the excavation of the burial site.
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The ancient armillae were crafted from gold.
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In ancient Rome, citizens often wore an armilla as a symbol of their status and wealth.
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The archaeologist uncovered a beautiful armilla adorned with intricate designs from the first century.
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She chose a delicate silver armilla to complete her elegant evening attire.
Synonyms
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3.5
A band worn on the upper arm to show group membership, rank, or mourning
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3.0
A band worn around the upper arm to show a role or for decoration
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4.8
A small band you wear around the wrist to decorate or hold small things like keys
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7.6
A band of metal or cloth worn around the arm as a decoration
How Decorative
Surface Forms
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.