oriel

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

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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It is from Old Fr. oriol, a recess, or sanctum, which first occurs in an Anglo-Norman poem of the 12th century on Becket.

From The Romance of Words (4th ed.) by Weekley, Ernest

oriel

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