rawin

[rey-win]

ra·win

[rey-win]
noun
a method of observation of upper-air winds conducted by means of a weather balloon tracked by radar or a radio direction finder.
Compare raob, rawinsonde.


Origin:
1945–50; ra(dio) + win(ds-aloft)
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Rawin is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
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RAWIN
radar wind sounding
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