\Cath"er*ine 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}.
2. (Pyrotechny) A revolving piece of fireworks resembling in
   form the window of the same name. [Written also {Catharine
   wheel}.]