Synonyms

rose window

American

noun

a circular window decorated with tracery symmetrical about the center.

rose window British

noun

Also called: wheel window. rosette. a circular window, esp one that has ornamental tracery radiating from the centre to form a symmetrical roselike pattern

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Etymology

Origin of rose window

First recorded in 1765–75

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rose window

As a boy he had stood in awe of the High Gothic cathedral, its massive rose window, its imposing gallery of kings.

From New York Times ● Dec. 27, 2022

The fugitives entered and left the attic through a rose window, usually under the cover of darkness.

From Reuters ● May 4, 2022

There are, naturally, some resplendent touches: black marble columns, a brilliant rose window and bronze chandeliers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 12, 2022

The rose window, he whispers, has a Star of David.

From Washington Post ● Jan. 13, 2016

At that moment the rising sun’s rays reach the rose window above the altar, bathing the sanctuary in blue, red, and gold light.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein

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