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Definitions

Noun

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

Synonyms

All synonyms

badgirblowerfanventilatorwind towerwindscoop

Etymology

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

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