weatherglass

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noun
Definitions
  • An instrument to indicate the state of the atmosphere, especially changes of atmospheric pressure, and hence changes of weather, such as a barometer or baroscope.

Etymology

Compound from English weather (direction from which the wind blows) + English glass.

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English

glass

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