firmaments

/F ER1 M AH0 M AH0 N T S/

noun

1
(usually uncountable) The vault of the heavens, where the clouds, sun, moon, and stars can be seen; the heavens, the sky.
syn:lift welkin
2
The field or sphere of an activity or interest.
“the international fashion firmament”
3
In the geocentric Ptolemaic system, the eighth celestial sphere which carried the fixed stars; (by extension) any celestial sphere.
4
(obsolete except biblical) The abode of God and the angels; heaven.
5
A piece of jewellery worn in a headdress with numerous gems resembling stars in the sky.
6
A basis or foundation; a thing which lends strength or support.
7
The act or process of making firm or strengthening.

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