windcatcher

English

Etymology

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

Noun

windcatcher (plural windcatchers)

  1. A traditional Persian architectural element for creating natural ventilation in buildings.
    Synonyms: badgir, windscoop, wind tower

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