oriel window

British  

/ ˈɔːrɪəl /

noun

1. Sometimes shortened to: oriel.  a bay window, esp one that is supported by one or more brackets or corbels

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Etymology

Origin of oriel window

C14: from Old French oriol gallery, perhaps from Medieval Latin auleolum niche

Example Sentences

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oriel window

So, let's go ... through the neo-gothic oriel window!

From The Guardian ● Jul. 2, 2010

The melancholy, half light coming through the oriel window by which he stood, fell full upon the face of Rupert Thetford, white and cold, and set as marble.

From Sir Noel's Heir A Novel by Fleming, May Agnes

The oriel window at its farther end is lighted up, and from it can be seen a picture, living, real, that resembles fairy-land.

From Mrs. Geoffrey by Duchess

Sitting by herself in the oriel window, Pauline was nearly sure she did not like him.

From Plashers Mead A Novel by MacKenzie, Compton

I may be wrong in my notion of oriel window, but I have not met with ancient authority for that expression.

From Notes and Queries, Number 235, April 29, 1854 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. by Various