catherine wheel

• Ein Feuerwerkskörper, der sich schnell drehend Funken und farbige Flammen abgibt und nach der heiligen Katharina von Alexandria benannt ist, die auf einem Rad mit Dornen gemartert wurde.

A type of firework that spins rapidly, producing sparks and colored flames, named after Saint Catherine of Alexandria who was martyred on a spiked wheel.

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   A type of firework that spins rapidly, producing a wheel of sparks and colors.

   Feuerrad

   • The grand finale featured a massive catherine wheel.
   • Children watched in awe as the catherine wheel spun.
   • We lit a catherine wheel for the New Year celebration.

2. Stained glass windowC1formalbritish

   A circular, multi-lobed window design, often found in Gothic cathedrals, resembling a wheel.

   Rosette

   • The cathedral's catherine wheel window is a masterpiece.
   • Light streamed through the catherine wheel, casting colorful patterns.
   • The catherine wheel design is typical of medieval architecture.