Anemographic
/ˌæn.əˈmɒɡ.rə.fɪk/noun
Relating to the measurement and recording of wind direction and speed.
Did you know?In ancient times, wind was believed to carry messages from the gods, making anemographic readings a form of divination.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
ἀνεμός (anemós)
“Wind; often associated with the divine and powerful forces of nature.”
Middle Ages
Latin
anemographia
“The art of describing or measuring wind, linked to the study of meteorological phenomena.”
17th Century
English
anemograph
“An instrument for recording wind, emerging as technology advanced.”
19th Century
English
anemographic
“Describing the methodology of recording and analyzing wind patterns in modern meteorology.”
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