orrery
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== English ==
=== Etymology ===
Named after Charles Boyle, 4th Earl of Orrery (1676–1731), for whom such a device was made. The placename is from Irish Orbhraighe, originally the name of a tribe (Orbh-raighe (“Orb's people”)), and then of a territory and a barony.
=== Pronunciation ===
(UK) IPA(key): /ˈɒɹ.ə.ɹi/
(US) IPA(key): /ˈɔɹ.ə.ɹi/, /ˈɑɹ.ə.ɹi/
=== Noun ===
orrery (plural orreries)
A clockwork model of any given solar system.
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