anemoscope

Meaning

An instrument that shows the direction of the wind; a wind vane; a weathercock; usually applied to a contrivance consisting of a vane above, connected in the building with a dial or index with pointers to show the changes of the wind.

Synonyms

anemograph

wind indicator

wind velocity indicator

Translations

ανεμοσκόπιο

rüzgar pusulası

Etymology

From anemo- + -scope.

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