ANSA

Etymology

Noun

ansa (plural ansae)

(astronomy) The most protruding part of planetary rings as seen from a distance.

Anagrams

• ANAs, NASA, Naas, Nasa, Saan, anas

Source: Wiktionary


An"sa, n.; pl. Ansæ. Etym: [L., a handle.] (Astron.)

Definition: A name given to either of the projecting ends of Saturn's ring.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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