windcatcher
Etymology
From wind + catcher, calque of Persian بادگیر, from باد (bâd, “wind”) + گیر (gir, “catch[er]”).
noun
- A traditional Persian architectural element for creating natural ventilation in buildings.
Etymology
From wind + catcher, calque of Persian بادگیر, from باد (bâd, “wind”) + گیر (gir, “catch[er]”).