rain-gauge

rain gauge

noun
an instrument for measuring rainfall.
Also called pluviometer.

Origin:
1760–70

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rain gauge
 
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Also called: pluviometer an instrument for measuring rainfall or snowfall, consisting of a cylinder covered by a funnel-like lid

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