Synonyms

weatherglass

American

[weth-er-glas, -glahs] / ˈwɛð ərˌglæs, -ˌglɑs /

noun

any of various instruments, as a barometer or a hygroscope, designed to indicate the state of the atmosphere.

weatherglass British

/ ˈwɛðəˌɡlɑːs /

noun

(not in technical use) any of various instruments, esp a barometer, that measure atmospheric conditions

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Etymology

Origin of weatherglass

First recorded in 1620–30; weather + glass

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weatherglass

The case suggests the little Noah and his wife of the toy weatherglass.

From Feminism and Sex-Extinction by Kenealy, Arabella

For, let but the political weatherglass fall today in South America, tomorrow we in Europe have storm and thunder.

From Translations from the German (Vol 3 of 3) Tales by Musaeus, Tieck, Richter by Carlyle, Thomas

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