meridian circle

me·rid·i·an cir·cle

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [muh-rid-ee-uh n sur-kuh l]
- /məˈrɪd i ən ˈsɜr kəl/
- /məˈrɪd.i.ən ˈsɜːkl/

Definitions of meridian circle words

noun meridian circle a transit instrument provided with a graduated vertical scale, used to measure the declinations of heavenly bodies and to determine the time of meridian transits. 1
noun meridian circle an instrument used in astronomy for determining the declination and right ascension of stars. It consists of a telescope attached to a graduated circle 0

before 1540

One of the 30% oldest English words

First recorded in 1540-50

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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