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† eidouˈranion [f. Gr. εἶδ-ος form + οὐραν-ός heaven.] The name given to a mechanical contrivance for representing the motions of the heavenly bodies; cf. orrery.
a1800[see Eidophusikon]. 1825M. Edgeworth Frank (Sequel) (ed. 2) II. 243 He saw in large letters..Orrery and Eidouranion. 1829Peacock Misfort. Elphin 82 Astronomy..elevating the mind, as the eidouranion lecturers have it, to sublime contemplations. |