English Dictionary

oriel

/ˈɔːɹiəl/

noun

(architecture) A large polygonal recess in a building, such as a bay window, forming a protrusion on the outer wall. / (obsolete) A small apartment next to a hall, used for dining.

The stained glass window in the cathedral featured a beautiful oriel.

意味（1）

(architecture) A large polygonal recess in a building, such as a bay window, forming a protrusion on the outer wall.

The middle window of the oriel before her, just caught and reflected back the crimson light and colour. The ground below looked bright and warm compared with the shade around.

意味（2）

(obsolete) A small apartment next to a hall, used for dining.