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anilla

Anilla is a Spanish noun meaning a small ring or loop. It is the diminutive form of anillo and shares its origin with the Latin annulus. The term is used across contexts to refer to any ring-shaped object or component, especially small rings used as fasteners, connectors, or decorative elements in hardware, textiles, and leatherwork. In everyday speech, anilla can describe a metal or plastic ring used to join components, such as straps or belts, or an eyelet in fabrics, though regional terms may vary.

In ornithology, anilla refers to the small ring fitted around a bird’s leg to identify individuals during

As a proper noun, Anilla may appear as a surname in some cultures and, less commonly, as

See also: annulus, annular.

ringing
programs;
the
broader
activity
is
called
anillamiento.
The
ring
itself
is
usually
metal,
but
plastic
alternatives
are
also
common.
part
of
place
names
or
organizational
titles.
However,
the
use
of
Anilla
as
a
standalone
geographic
name
is
not
widespread.