'Catherine-wheel window' definitions:

Definition of 'Catherine-wheel window'

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]