CLERESTORY


Meaning of CLERESTORY in English

n. (US clearstory) (pl. -ies)

1. an upper row of windows in a cathedral or large church, above the level of the aisle roofs.

2 US a raised section of the roof of a railway carriage, with windows or ventilators.

Etymology: ME f. CLEAR + STOREY

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.