armillae

/ɑrˈmɪli/
noun
  1. Plural of armilla; decorative bands or bracelets worn around the upper arm, often as ornaments or symbols of rank.
    • In the museum, we saw a collection of bronze armillae from the Celtic period.
    • The queen's armillae sparkled under the torchlight during the ceremony.
    • The ancient Roman soldiers wore golden armillae as awards for bravery.
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