windcatcher

== English == === Etymology === From wind +‎ catcher, calque of Persian بادگیر, from باد (bâd, “wind”) + گیر (gir, “catch[er]”). === Noun === windcatcher (plural windcatchers) A traditional Persian architectural element for creating natural ventilation in buildings. Synonyms: badgir, windscoop, wind tower ==== Translations ====