ἀστρολάβος

Ancient Greek

noun
Definitions
  • armillary sphere
  • planisphere

Etymology

Compound from Ancient Greek ἄστρον (star, celestial body, a star) + Ancient Greek λαμβάνω (take, grasp, I take, seize).

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Ancient Greek

λαμβάνω

Gloss

take, grasp, I take, seize

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