Associations to the word «Oriel»

Wiktionary

ORIEL, noun. (architecture) A large polygonal recess in a building, such as a bay window.
ORIEL, noun. (obsolete) A gallery for minstrels.
ORIEL, noun. (obsolete) A small apartment next to a hall, used for dining.

Dictionary definition

ORIEL, noun. A projecting bay window corbeled or cantilevered out from a wall.

Wise words

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