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- noun A graduated circle, usually marked in
degrees , indicating directions and printed or inscribed on an appropriate medium.
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treeseed commented on the word compass rose
compass rose is a figure displaying the orientation of the cardinal directions, north, south, east and west on a map or nautical chart.
January 22, 2008
roseandivy commented on the word compass rose
For a good book that uses compass roses as a major thematic element, read East by Edith Pattou.
March 3, 2008
anydelirium commented on the word compass rose
East is a fantastic book. Read it years ago and still remember it fondly.
March 3, 2008
thesaraheffect commented on the word compass rose
Such a lovely word for such a functional invention.
September 26, 2009