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
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- hydrometeor English
- lithometeor English
- megacryometeor English
- meteor English
- meteoric English
- meteorical English
- meteorite English
- meteorize English
- meteorography English
- meteoroid English
- meteorolite English
- meteorology English
- meteoroscopy English
- meteorous English
- Meteor German
- meteor Hungarian
- météore Middle French