oriel

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

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bay n.
bay window n.
recess n.
window n.

NOUN

bay

Synonyms

STRONG

compartment niche nook opening recess

WEAK

bow window

NOUN

bay window

Synonyms

WEAK

alcove picture window

NOUN

recess

Synonyms

STRONG

alcove ambush angle apse bay break carrel cavity cell closet cove cranny crutch crypt cubicle dent depression depths embrasure fork heart hole hollow indentation mouth nook opening penetralia reaches retreat slot socket

WEAK

hiding place secret place

Antonyms

STRONG

bulge closure misfortune solid

WEAK

continuation

NOUN

window

Synonyms

STRONG

aperture casement dormer fanlight fenestella fenestra jalousie lancet lunette porthole skylight

WEAK

bay window lucarne lunette window picture window rose 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

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

From Old Kensington by Miss Thackeray

While I was still a long way off I saw my lady at the oriel watching for me.

From My Lady Rotha A Romance by Stanley J. Weyman

I wish you could see your oriel now.

From Jessamine A Novel by Marion Harland

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