almagest

/ˈælmədʒɛst/

Definitions

1. noun

an ancient Greek astronomical treatise on the motion of celestial bodies, especially the sun, moon, and five planets known at the time; the principal work of Ptolemy.

“The medieval scholar spent years studying the Almagest, but its geocentric model ultimately proved flawed.”

Synonyms

  • astronomical text
  • treatise

Antonyms

  • none