PLANETARIUM


Meaning of PLANETARIUM in English

[ ˌplanɪ'tɛ:rɪəm ]

■ noun ( plural ~s or planetaria -rɪə )

1》 a domed building in which images of stars and planets are projected for public entertainment or education.

2》 another term for orrery .

Origin

C18: mod. L., from L. planetarius 'relating to the planets'.

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