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fenestella

/ˌfɛn.ɪˈstɛl.ə/

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noun

/ˌfɛn.ɪˈstɛl.ə/C2formalart
  • ruОтверстие овальной или круглой формы в куполе или своде, предназначенное для пропускания света.

A noun referring to an oval or circular opening in a dome or vault, designed to allow light to enter.

irregular plural

  1. Architectural openingC2formalart

    A small oval or circular opening in a dome or vault, designed to allow light to enter.

    ruОкно в куполе

    • The fenestella in the ancient cathedral's dome cast a soft, circular beam of light onto the floor.
    • Architects often used a fenestella to illuminate the interior of a vaulted ceiling.
    • The restoration team carefully cleaned the fenestella to restore its original function.

    Synonymsapertureeyeoculusopening

Forms
  • fenestellae plural form
  • fenestellae' possessive plural form
  • fenestella's possessive singular form