An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

An ancient form of clock, used by several civilizations, consisting of a water container with a small hole from which the water slowly dripped. Time was reckoned by the level of the water remaining in the container.

Etymology (EN): → water; → clock

Etymology (PE): Pang “a copper bason with a small hole in the bottom, for water in which it is placed to flow through, used for measuring time” used in Iran.