windcatcher

English

Etymology

From wind +‎ catcher, calque of Persian بادگیر, from باد (bâd, “wind”) + گیر (gir, “catch[er]”).

Noun

windcatcher (plural windcatchers)

1. A traditional Persian architectural element for creating natural ventilation in buildings.

   Synonyms: badgir, windscoop, wind tower

Translations

architectural element

• Japanese: バードギール
• Korean: 바드기르 (badeugireu)
• Persian: بادگیر (fa) (bâdgir)
• Russian: бадгир (ru) m (badgir)