sundial

Etymology

From sun + dial, a clarification of dial after it was used for other objects as well.

noun

  1. A device measuring the time of day by the position of a shadow cast by a pole or plate (gnomon) upon an engraved series of marks.
    The birdbath includes a small gnomon that acts as a sundial with markings on the basin if it's aligned correctly with the sun.

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