释义 |
aeroscopy|ˌɛəˈrɒskəpɪ| [ad. Gr. ἀεροσκοπία; f. ἀήρ the air + -σκοπία viewing: see -scope.] The observation of the air; divination by observing the atmosphere or heavens.
1755in Johnson (as Dict. word). 1815–43Kirby & Spence Entomol. (1826) III. 46 If insects do not hear with them in one sense they may, by communicating information and by aëroscopy..supply the place of ears. |