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.

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Palindrome
No
Compound Word
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Proper Noun
No
Rare
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Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
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Vowels
2
Consonants
4
Length
6

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6
Syllables
3
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