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oriel

[awr-ee-uhl, ohr‑] / ˈɔr i əl, ˈoʊr‑ /


NOUN
bay window
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Wrought-iron balconies, turrets, oriel windows: block after block, the residential facades were unique and homogenous at the same time.

From New York Times Dec. 23, 2011

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

From The Guardian Jul. 2, 2010

A bay-window did duty for the more roomy oriel, and the shelf, which was an extension of the sill, was filled with plants.

From Jessamine A Novel by Harland, Marion

The dessert still remained, but Dora and Margaret were standing at the round table in the oriel window, exhibiting their drawings to Lord Rochford, and Mr and Mrs Harrington were talking together apart.

From Amy Herbert by Sewell, Elizabeth

Frank was standing behind Dolly's chair in the faint green light of the old oriel window.

From Old Kensington by Thackeray, Miss




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