n. [ Gr. &unr_; wet + -scope: cf. F. hygroscope. ] (Physics) An instrument which shows whether there is more or less moisture in the atmosphere, without indicating its amount. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ F. horoscope, L. horoscopus, fr. Gr. &unr_;, adj., observing hours or times, esp. observing the hour of birth, n., a horoscope; &unr_; hour + &unr_; to view, observe. See Hour, and -scope. ]
n. [ F. horoscope, L. horoscopus, fr. Gr. &unr_;, adj., observing hours or times, esp. observing the hour of birth, n., a horoscope; &unr_; hour + &unr_; to view, observe. See Hour, and -scope. ]