clerestory

Meanings

• noun

  A clerestory is an architectural term for a row of openings and often windows at the top of a wall, typically above the roof of a building's main volume.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with clerestory
story , glory , dory

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Variants

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clearstories , clearstory , clerestories , clerestory

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Etymology

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From Old French claire-story, translating to 'clear story' or 'clear level' due to the open and transparent nature of the structure.

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Trivia

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1. Clerestories were first used extensively in Romanesque architecture during the 11th and 12th centuries.

2. The term 'clerestory' is also used in botany to refer to the uppermost part of a plant's stem above the inflorescence.

3. The famous Sistine Chapel in the Vatican City features a beautiful clerestory that allows natural light to illuminate Michelangelo's famous frescoes.

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Related Concepts

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1. Ambulatory: An ambulatory is a covered walkway surrounding an open central space, often found in Gothic cathedrals and churches, and is sometimes accompanied by a clerestory.

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Culture

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Clerestories have been used in various architectural styles throughout history, including Gothic, Romanesque, and Byzantine. They serve to bring natural light into the interior of buildings and create a sense of openness and spaciousness.

How to Memorize "clerestory"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tall building with a row of open windows or skylights at the very top, allowing sunlight to filter in.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'clerestory' with 'bringing light into a space' or 'open architecture'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'clerestory' starts with 'clear' and refers to a 'story' or level in a building with openings for light.

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