[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

catherine wheel \cath"erine wheel`\ so called from st.
   catherine of alexandria, who is represented with a wheel, in
   allusion to her martyrdom.
   1. geoth.arth. same as rose window and wheel window.
      called also catherine-wheel window.
      1913 webster

   2. pyrotechny a revolving piece of fireworks resembling in
      form the window of the same name. written also catharine
      wheel.
      1913 webster
see also:
rose window wheel window catherine-wheel window catharine wheel 

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