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Rose window — Rose Rose, n. [AS. rose, L. rosa, probably akin to Gr. ?, Armor. vard, OPer. vareda; and perhaps to E. wort: cf. F. rose, from the Latin. Cf. {Copperas}, {Rhododendron}.] 1. A flower and shrub of any species of the genus {Rosa}, of which there… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Rose Window — • A circular window, with mullions and traceries generally radiating from the centre, and filled with stained glasses Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Rose Window Rose Window … Catholic encyclopedia
rose window — noun count a round window in a church with a pattern in the shape of a rose … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
rose window — rose windows N COUNT A rose window is a large round stained glass window in a church … English dictionary
rose window — ► NOUN ▪ a circular window with mullions or tracery radiating in a form suggestive of a rose … English terms dictionary
rose window — n a circular window in a church, especially one with coloured glass in it … Dictionary of contemporary English
rose window — n. a decorative circular window with a roselike symmetrical pattern of tracery divided by mullions arranged like the spokes of a wheel … English World dictionary
Rose window — A Rose window (or Catherine window) is often used as a generic term applied to a circular window, but is especially used for those found in churches of the Gothic architectural style and being divided into segments by stone mullions and tracery.… … Wikipedia
rose window — a circular window decorated with tracery symmetrical about the center. Cf. wheel window. [1765 75] * * * In Gothic architecture, a decorated circular window, often glazed with stained glass, that first appeared in mid 12th century cathedrals. It… … Universalium
rose window — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms rose window : singular rose window plural rose windows a round window in a church with a pattern in the shape of a rose … English dictionary
rose window — noun circular window filled with tracery • Syn: ↑rosette • Hypernyms: ↑window * * * noun, pl ⋯ dows [count] : a circular window in a church that is made from stained glass with a decorative pattern * * * ˌrose ˈwindow f24 [rose window … Useful english dictionary
