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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

Her own oriel window, and Archie's next it, shone bravely.

From Diana Tempest, Volume III (of 3) by Cholmondeley, Mary

Mrs. Wyllys must look the other way, then—at the majestic proportions of her cupola, if she likes, for the oriel is to be a fact next month.

From Jessamine A Novel by Harland, Marion

He turned as he spoke; and I saw behind him a heavy curtain hiding the oriel window of the lobby.

From The Red Cockade by Weyman, Stanley John




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