orb 
/ˈoɚb/ noun
plural orbs /ˈoɚb/ noun [count] 1 literary : something (such as a planet, the sun, or the moon) that is shaped like a ball
▪ The moon was a silvery orb. 2 : a gold ball with a cross on top that is carried by a king or queen on formal occasions as a symbol of power and justice — compare scepter
▪ The moon was a silvery orb.
