clerestory

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

The upper part of a wall containing windows to let in natural light to a building, especially in the nave, transept and choir of a church or cathedral.

klîr'-stôr-ē /ˈklɪəɹ.stɔːɹi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-clerestory.wav

clerestory clerestories clearstory clerstory

From Middle English clerestory, from clere (“clear: light, lighted”) + story (“storey/story: level of a building”).

triforium

clerestoried

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