An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

A quasar that has the same characteristics as a → radio-quiet quasar with the addition of having strong radio emissions.

Etymology (EN): → radio; loud, from O.E. hlud “making noise;” cf. M.Du. luut, Du. luid, O.H.G. hlut, Ger. laut “loud;” → quasar.

Etymology (PE): Kuâsâr, → quasar; râdioyi, adj. of → radio; xorušân “shouting aloud, roaring,” from xorušidan “to shout, cry aloud, roar;” Mid.Pers. xrôšitan “to shout.”