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REFLECTING-CIRCLE

\ɹɪflˈɛktɪŋsˈɜːkə͡l], \ɹɪflˈɛktɪŋsˈɜːkə‍l], \ɹ_ɪ_f_l_ˈɛ_k_t_ɪ_ŋ_s_ˈɜː_k_əl]\

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1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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An astronomical instrument for measuring angular distances, being the same in principle with the sextant, but having its limb a complete circle.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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