armillate
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/ɑrˈmɪlət/
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/ɑːˈmɪlət/
having bracelets; ringed
Etymology
'armillate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'armilla', where 'armilla' meant 'bracelet' or 'ring'.
'armillate' developed via Late Latin/Medieval Latin forms such as 'armillatus' (past participle formed from a verb meaning 'to furnish with bracelets') and was later adopted into English in a descriptive/technical sense.
Initially, it meant 'provided with bracelets' or 'having bracelets'; over time it has been used more generally to mean 'ringed' or 'banded' in descriptive contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to adorn or encircle (someone or something) with bracelets or bands; to ring or band (rare/archaic usage).
They armillate the festival dancers each year before the procession.
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Adjective 1
adorned with bracelets or rings; banded or ringed (often used in descriptions of jewelry, sculpture, or biological markings).
The statue's arms were armillate with bronze bangles.
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Last updated: 2025/10/16 13:40