armillary

/ˈɑrməˌlɛri/
adjective
  1. Relating to or consisting of rings or circles, especially in reference to an armillary sphere.
    • Ancient astronomers used armillary instruments to map the stars.
    • The garden featured a large armillary sculpture with intersecting metal rings.
    • The armillary design of the sundial helped tell time by the sun's shadow.
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