Meaning & use
orb
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A sphere or globe-shaped object, especially one used symbolically or in literature.
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The wizard gazed into a glowing orb to see visions of the future.
A pale orb of moonlight hung low over the horizon.
A note on using this word
Frequently used in fantasy and poetic writing rather than plain, technical description; a jeweled orb is also part of royal coronation regalia in some monarchies.
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