armilla
- 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
A band worn on the upper arm to show group membership, rank, or mourning
A small band you wear around the wrist to decorate or hold small things like keys
A band of metal or cloth worn around the arm as a decoration
A band worn around the upper arm to show a role or for 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.