malaqif

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Scope note
Wind catchers consisting of tall shafts rising well above rooflines and having a single large opening and a diagonally sloping top facing prevailing winds; found especially in Egypt, Iran, and Pakistan.
malaqif
Accepted term: 02-Mar-2026