fenestella
- noun
- Archaic
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fenestella
- The architect designed a fenestella at the apex of the dome to illuminate the space below.
Examples
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Restorers carefully cleaned the ancient fenestella, allowing even more sunlight to enter the chamber.
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A single fenestella cast a dramatic beam of light onto the floor of the cathedral.
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The architect designed a stunning fenestella to illuminate the hall.
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Many fenestellas can be found in ancient Roman buildings.
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A single fenestella cast a dramatic beam of light onto the floor of the cathedral.
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The architect designed a fenestella at the apex of the dome to illuminate the space below.
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Restorers carefully cleaned the ancient fenestella, allowing even more sunlight to enter the chamber.
Synonyms
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An opening in a surface or structure, like a hole in a wall
A crescent-shaped or semicircular window above a door that lets in light
An opening in a thick old wall that lets light in
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Etymology
Fenestella comes from the Latin word fenestra meaning 'window' with the small ending -ella, so it originally meant a 'little window'. So a fenestella is a small oval or round opening in a dome that lets light into a building.