: a circle graduated to degrees or quarters and printed on a chart to show direction
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Recent Examples on the WebReynolds also created a compass rose entirely made of granite, which is also in Monarch Butterfly Park. Jessica Siles, orlandosentinel.com, 22 Nov. 2021 The foyer boasts an inlaid border with a compass rose design, the private rear patio features a pergola and the upper level leads to a deck with a view of the historic Naval Academy dome, recently refinished in a stunning copper. Mary Carole Mccauley, baltimoresun.com, 22 Feb. 2021 Meanwhile, the white away kit is adorned by a subtle print inspired by the key points of a compass rose in tribute of the country's epic history of exploration and discovery.SI.com, 20 Mar. 2018 In some, the different patterns and shifting rhythms continue to the center, sometimes culminating in a compass rose. Roberta Smith, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2017