catharine wheel
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catharine wheel - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :
Catharine wheel \Cath"a*rine wheel`\
See catherine wheel.
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Catherine wheel \Cath"er*ine wheel`\ [So called from St.
Catherine of Alexandria, who is represented with a wheel, in
allusion to her martyrdom.]
1. (Geoth.Arth.) Same as Rose window and Wheel window.
Called also Catherine-wheel window.
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2. (Pyrotechny) A revolving piece of fireworks resembling in
form the window of the same name. [Written also Catharine wheel
.]
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