penannular

[ pen-an-yuh-ler ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

penannular

/ pɛnˈænjʊlə /

First recorded in 1850–55; pen- + annular

C19: from pene- + annular

The other class were stiff penannular hoops, capable of being slightly opened.

They were penannular, and tapered nearly to a point at the ends.

The Celtic group is characterized by the penannular form of the ring of the brooch and the greater length of the pin.

The torques are mostly penannular and have enlarged terminals; the armlets are often complete rings.

The developments in the form of this brooch show its evolution from a penannular to an annular ring.

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