Catharine wheel \Cath"a*rine wheel`\
See {catherine wheel}.
Catherine wheel \Cath"er*ine wheel`\ [So called from St.
Catherine of Alexandria, who is represented with a wheel, in
allusion to her martyrdom.]
1. (Geoth.Arth.) Same as {Rose window} and {Wheel window}.
Called also {Catherine-wheel window}.
2. (Pyrotechny) A revolving piece of fireworks resembling in
form the window of the same name. [Written also {Catharine
wheel}.]