Definition of Orb

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Definition of Orb

Orb

A blank window or panel.

A spherical body; a globe; especially, one of the celestial spheres; a sun, planet, or star.

One of the azure transparent spheres conceived by the ancients to be inclosed one within another, and to carry the heavenly bodies in their revolutions.

A circle; esp., a circle, or nearly circular orbit, described by the revolution of a heavenly body; an orbit.

A period of time marked off by the revolution of a heavenly body.

The eye, as luminous and spherical.

A revolving circular body; a wheel.

A sphere of action.

Same as Mound, a ball or globe. See lst Mound.

A body of soldiers drawn up in a circle, as for defense, esp. infantry to repel cavalry.

To form into an orb or circle.

To encircle; to surround; to inclose.

To become round like an orb.

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Orb Translations

orb in French is globuleux
orb in Italian is palla
orb in Latin is orbis
orb in Spanish is orbe

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