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round window [′rau̇nd ′win·dō]
(anatomy)
A membrane-covered opening between the middle and inner ears in amphibians and mammals through which energy is dissipated after traveling in the membranous labyrinth.

Catherine-wheel window
A round window with radial mullions. A rose window, wheel window.


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The upper tower rooms, with their tiny round windows, might distress claustrophobes.
Next, we punched in two round windows to add light and interest.
Although the blue wedge has a flat front broken only by the Travelodge logo, it is studded at the back by a series of portholelike round windows, one for each of the hotel rooms.
 
 
 
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