meteoroscope

English

noun
Definitions
  • (astronomy) An astrolabe; a planisphere.
  • (astronomy) An instrument for measuring the position, length, and direction of the apparent path of a shooting star.

Etymology

Affix from English meteor (atmospheric phenomenon).

Origin

English

meteor

Gloss

atmospheric phenomenon

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