An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

A diagram showing the relative frequency of winds blowing from each of the 8 or 16 main points of the compass, sometimes within specified speed ranges, at a given location over a considerable period.

Etymology (EN): Translation of Ger. Windrose “compass card,” from Wind→ wind + Rose “rose,” → Rosette Nebula.

Etymology (PE): Bâdnaqš, from bâd, → wind, + naqš “painting, engraving, printing,” → map.