What does this word mean?

The word "Fei" has two meanings-one refers to the ancient divination instrument, which looks like a compass and is later called the astrolabe. The second refers to a tree mentioned in ancient books.

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Basic word meaning

1. An ancient divination tool shaped like a compass, which was later called the astrolabe.

2. A tree mentioned in ancient books.

source

"Hanshu-Volume 99-Biography of Wang Mang": "Astronomers press ahead and add a certain amount every day, and Mang Xuan sits in bucket handle."