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anemoscope

noun
anem·​o·​scope | \ əˈneməˌskōp\
plural -s

Definition of anemoscope

: a contrivance for indicating or for indicating and recording the direction of the wind also : a device intended to foretell changes in the weather

First Known Use of anemoscope

1706, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for anemoscope

probably from French anémoscope (from anémo- anem- + -scope)

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