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wind rose

[ wind ]
/ wɪnd /

noun

a map symbol showing, for a given locality or area, the frequency and strength of the wind from various directions.
a diagram showing the relation of wind direction to other weather conditions at a given location.

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Origin of wind rose

First recorded in 1590–1600

Words nearby wind rose

windproof, wind pump, Wind River, Wind River Range, windrode, wind rose, windrow, windrower, wind sail, wind scale, wind scorpion
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British Dictionary definitions for wind rose

wind rose
/ (wɪnd) /

noun

a diagram with radiating lines showing the frequency and strength of winds from each direction affecting a specific place
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