English
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Etymology
From mediaeval Latin almucantarath or French almicantarat, from Arabic ARchar|ا����طرات (al-muqanŧar�t) �circles of celestial latitude�, formed from the plural of ARchar|��طرة (qanŧara) �arch�.
Pronunciation
IPA|/ælm�'kænt�/
Noun
en-noun
#archaic a small circle on the celestial sphere, parallel to the horizon, that is used in astronomy and navigation to show altitude of a star or any other heavenly body.
Derived terms
almucantar staff
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