gonomere

/ˌgɒnəˈmɪərə/

Definitions

1. noun

A unit of measurement of the length of the gnomon (the vertical stick or pillar that casts the shadow in a sundial) in relation to the circumference of the dial.

“The sundial’s designer carefully measured each gnomonere to ensure accurate timekeeping.”

Synonyms

  • gnomon unit
  • sundial unit

Antonyms

  • sundial marker
  • timekeeping unit