释义 |
ni·lom·e·ter \nīˈläməd.ə(r)\ noun Usage: often capitalized Etymology: modification (influenced by English -meter) of New Latin nilometrion, from Greek neilometrion, from Neilos Nile, river in Africa + -metrion (from metron measure) — more at measure : a gauge for measuring the height of water in the Nile especially during its flood; specifically : a graduated scale cut on a natural rock or in the stone wall of a pit communicating with the river • ni·lo·met·ric \|nīlə|me.trik\ adjective, often capitalized |