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oriel

/ˈɔː.ri.əl/

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noun

/ˈɔː.ri.əl/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее выступающее эркерное окно, которое поддерживается консолями или кронштейнами от стены, обычно встречающееся в средневековой или готической архитектуре.

A noun referring to a projecting bay window that is supported by corbels or cantilevers from a wall, typically found in medieval or Gothic architecture.

  1. Projecting windowC2formal

    A bay window that projects from the outer wall of a building, supported by corbels or brackets.

    ruЭркер

    • The medieval castle featured a beautiful oriel window overlooking the courtyard.
    • The architect designed an oriel to bring more light into the study.
    • Oriel windows are often found in Gothic and Tudor architecture.

    Synonymsbay windowbow window