wheel window

wheel window

A large circular window in which the tracery radiates from the center; a variety of the rose window.

See also: Venetian window

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rose window, Catherine-wheel window, marigold window, wheel window

rose window

A large, circular medieval window, containing tracery disposed in a radial manner.

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wheel window

A large circular window on which the radiation of tracery from the center is suggested; a variety of rose window; a Catherine wheel window.

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