oryzon

Old Spanish

Etymology

Ultimately from Ancient Greek ὁρίζων (horízōn).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /oɾiˈd͡zon/

Noun

oryzon m (usually uncountable)

1. horizon
   • c. 1250, Alfonso X, Lapidario, f. 2r:

     Et quando la mediana dellas ſube enel oryzon de parte de oryente, aura mayor fuerça ⁊ mas uertud en todas eſtas obras que auemos dichas.

     And when the middle one rises on the eastern horizon, it will have more strength and virtue in all these deeds we just mentioned.