windcatcher

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English

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Etymology

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From wind +‎ catcher, calque of Persian بادگیر, from باد (bâd, “wind”) + گیر (gir, “catch[er]”).

Noun

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windcatcher (plural windcatchers)

  1. A traditional Persian architectural element for creating natural ventilation in buildings.
    Synonym: badgir

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