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rain gauge

–noun
an instrument for measuring rainfall.
Also called pluviometer.


Origin:
1760–70
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rain gauge also rain gage  
n.  A device for measuring rainfall. Also called pluviometer, udometer.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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