rose window

ro·sé win·dow

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [roh-zey win-doh]
- /roʊˈzeɪ ˈwɪn doʊ/
- /rəʊz ˈwɪndəʊ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [roh-zey win-doh]
- /roʊˈzeɪ ˈwɪn doʊ/

Definitions of rose window words

noun rose window a circular window decorated with tracery symmetrical about the center. 1
countable noun rose window A rose window is a large round stained glass window in a church. 0
noun rose window a circular window, esp one that has ornamental tracery radiating from the centre to form a symmetrical roselike pattern 0
noun rose window a decorative circular window with a roselike symmetrical pattern of tracery divided by mullions arranged like the spokes of a wheel 0

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Origin of rose window

First appearance:

before 1765

One of the 46% newest English words

First recorded in 1765-75

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Parts of speech for Rose window

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rose window popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for rose window

noun rose window

casement — A casement or a casement window is a window that opens by means of hinges, usually at the side.
dormer — Also called dormer window. a vertical window in a projection built out from a sloping roof.
fanlight — a window over a door or another window, especially one having the form of a semicircle or of half an ellipse.
fenestella — a small aperture in the front of an altar, containing relics
fenestra — Anatomy, Zoology. a small opening or perforation, as in a bone, especially between the middle and inner ear.

All 13 Synonyms of rose window