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Definition of “analemma”

analemma (ˌænəˈlɛmə Pronunciation for analemma

Definitions

noun

(plural) -mas, -mata  (-mətə) 
  1. a graduated scale shaped like a figure eight that indicates the daily declination of the sun

Derived Forms

analemmatic (ˌænəlɛˈmætɪk Pronunciation for analemmatic  adjective

Word Origin

C17: from Latin: sundial, pedestal of sundial, from Greek analēmma pedestal, from analambanein to support

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