ALMAGEST

Etymology

Noun

almagest (plural almagests)

A comprehensive treatise on astronomy, alchemy, geography and/or mathematics (originally compiled by Ptolemy circa 150 C.E.).

Anagrams

• Talmages

Source: Wiktionary


Al"ma*gest, n. Etym: [F. almageste, LL. almageste, Ar. al-majisti, fr. Gr.

Definition: The celebrated work of Ptolemy of Alexandria, which contains nearly all that is known of the astronomical observations and theories of the ancients. The name was extended to other similar works.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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