Meaning Of The Word Compass rose

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What's The Definition Of Compass rose?

compass rose in American English
noun: a circle divided into 32 points or 360° numbered clockwise from true or magnetic north, printed on a chart or the like as a means of determining the course of a vessel or aircraft

compass rose in British English
noun: a circle or decorative device printed on a map or chart showing the points of the compass measured from true north and usually magnetic north

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