almucantar

Noun

Meaning

A small circle of the sphere parallel to the horizon; a circle or parallel of altitude. Two stars which have the same almucantar have the same altitude. See Almacantar.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

bend way line turn course track route path orbit circle curve arc sweep curvature arcuate
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Close letter words and terms

almsless almsman almswoman almucantar staff almuce almud