Defn: A meteoric stone; an aërolite; a meteorite.
METEOROLOGIC; METEOROLOGICAL Me`te*or`o*log"ic, Me`te*or`o*log"ic*al, a. Etym: [Gr. météorologique.]
Defn: Of or pertaining to the atmosphere and its phenomena, or to meteorology. Meteorological table, Meteorological register, a table or register exhibiting the state of the air and its temperature, weight, dryness, moisture, motion, etc.
METEOROLOGIST
Me`te*or*ol"o*gist, n. Etym: [Cf. F. météorologiste.]
Defn: A person skilled in meteorology.
METEOROLOGY
Me`te*or*ol"o*gy, n. Etym: [Gr. météorologie. See Meteor.]
Defn: The science which treats of the atmosphere and its phenomena, particularly of its variations of heat and moisture, of its winds, storms, etc.
METEOROMANCY
Me`te*or"o*man`cy, n. Etym: [Meteor + -mancy : cf. F. météoromancie.]
Defn: A species of divination by meteors, chiefly by thunder and lightning, which was held in high estimation by the Romans.
METEOROMETER
Me`te*or*om"e*ter, n. Etym: [Meteor + -meter.]