astrolabe
Meaning
An astronomical and navigational instrument for gauging the altitude of the Sun and stars.
Synonyms
mariner’s ring
equiangulator
contour follower
Translations
astrolabio
astrolabe
Astrolabium
astrolábio
astrolabi
astrolabium
αστρολάβος
أسطرلاب Astrolab Sternhöhenmesser
astrolabo
usturlapPronounced as (IPA)
/ˈæs.tɹəˌleɪb/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle English astrelabie et al., from Middle French astrolabe, Old French astrelabe, from Ancient Greek ἀστρολάβος (astrolábos, “star-taking”), from ἄστρον (ástron, “star”) + λαμβάνω (lambánō, “I take”).
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