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compass rose
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compass rose
n
(Mathematics & Measurements / Navigation) a circle or decorative device printed on a map or chart showing the points of the compass measured from true north and usually magnetic north

A graduated circle, usually marked in degrees, indicating directions and printed or inscribed on an appropriate medium.
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compass rose
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