orrery
noun /'ɔrəri/
- Definition
- planetarium consisting of an apparatus that illustrates the relative positions and motions of bodies in the solar system by rotation and revolution of balls moved by wheelwork; sometimes incorporated in a clock
- Example
- 'orrery' can be found in many classic books.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
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Rare
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Vowels
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Length
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