The Collaborative International Dictionary
Penannular \Pen*an"nu*lar\, a. [L. pene, paene, almost + E.
annular.]
Nearly annular; having nearly the form of a ring.
``Penannular relics.''
--D. Wilson.
Wiktionary
a. Forming an almost complete ring, but with a break or opening.
Usage examples of "penannular".
The chain of the Mormaer of Moray lay in linked pairs of silver rings across his chest, fastened with the broad penannular ring which was his badge of office.
Over this he wore an embroidered green and gold mantle, which he fastened at the shoulder with a penannular brooch set with amber.
Celtic group is characterized by the penannular form of the ring of the brooch and the greater length of the pin.
The penannular ring, inserted through a hole at the head of the long pin, could be partially turned when the pin had been thrust through the material in such a way that the brooch became in effect a buckle.
He drew out a silver penannular brooch and admired it in the faint, grey daylight.
He strapped his sword to his belt then tossed his red cloak around him, pinning it with a penannular brooch at his right shoulder.
The chain of the Mormaer of Moray lay in linked pairs of silver rings across his chest, fastened with the broad penannular ring which was his badge of office.