An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

A type of quasar with weak radio emission. These types of quasars have strong emissions in both the optical and X-ray spectra. Within the optical spectrum, both broad and narrow emission lines are present. Their host is usually an elliptical galaxy, but less commonly, it might be a spiral.
→ radio-load quasar.

Etymology (EN): → radio; quiet, M.E., from O.Fr. quiete, from L. quies (genitive quietis) “rest, quiet;” → quasar.

Etymology (PE): Kuâsâr→ quasar; → radio; ârâm “quiet” (Mid.Pers. râm “peace,” râmenidan “to give peace, pleasure,” râmišn “peace, pleasure;” Av. ram- “to stay, rest;” cf. Skt. ram- “to stop, stand still, rest, become appeased;” Gk. erema “quietly, gently;” Goth. rimis “rest;” Lith. rãmas “rest”).