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noun
A semicircular or semioval window over a door or other window, normally having a fan-like structure of ribs; sometimes hinged to the transom.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: architecture
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: transom window
noun
An electric fan, usually a ceiling fan, that is also a light fixture.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Antonyms: none provided
noun
a semicircular window over a door or window; usually has sash bars like the ribs of a fan
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: window
noun
a window in a roof to admit daylight
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: skylight
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: window
noun
a window above a door that is usually hinged to a horizontal crosspiece over the door
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: transom, transom window
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: window
History
From fan + light (“window; source of illumination”).
Across languages
3 source translations are retained for this English entry.
