'Catharine wheel' definitions:

Definition of 'Catharine wheel'

From: GCIDE

Catharine wheel \Cath"a*rine wheel`\ See catherine wheel. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Catharine wheel'

From: GCIDE

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]

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