Found 1 items, similar to Catharine wheel.
English → English (gcide) Definition: Catharine wheel Catharine wheel \Cath"a*rine wheel`\ See catherine wheel. [1913 Webster] Catherine wheel \Cath"er*ine wheel`\ [So called from St. Catherine of Alexandria, who is represented with a wheel, in allusion to her martyrdom.] 1. (Geoth.Arth.) Same as Rose window and Wheel window. Called also Catherine-wheel window. [1913 Webster] 2. (Pyrotechny) A revolving piece of fireworks resembling in form the window of the same name. [Written also Catharine wheel .] [1913 Webster]