First Known Use: 15th century
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1orb
noun \ˈȯrb\
: something (such as a planet, the sun, or the moon) that is shaped like a ball
: a gold ball with a cross on top that is carried by a king or queen on formal occasions as a symbol of power and justice
Full Definition of ORB
1
: any of the concentric spheres in old astronomy surrounding the earth and carrying the celestial bodies in their revolutions
3
: a spherical body; especially : a spherical celestial object
4
: eye
5
: a sphere surmounted by a cross symbolizing kingly power and justice
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Origin of ORB
Middle English, from Middle French orbe, from Latin orbis circle, disk, orb
2orb
verb
Definition of ORB
transitive verb
1
: to form into a disk or circle
intransitive verb
archaic : to move in an orbit
First Known Use of ORB
1600
ORB Defined for Kids
orb
noun \ˈȯrb\
Definition of ORB for Kids
: something in the shape of a ball (as a planet or the eye)
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