fenestra

Meanings

• noun

  A small window, often in a wall or roof.

  - "The fenestra in the tower provided a breathtaking view of the countryside."
  - "The architect designed the building with numerous fenestrations to allow plenty of natural light."

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Synonyms

oval window , vestibular window

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fenestra
asteria , festeria , isteria , misteria , isteria

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Variants

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fenestra , fenestra cochleae , fenestra ovalis , fenestra rotunda , fenestra vestibuli , fenestrae , fenestral

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'fenestra' meaning 'window'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'fenestra' is also used in biology to refer to a small opening in the skull of certain animals.

2. In some parts of Europe, it is believed that opening the windows on New Year's Eve allows good fortune to enter the home.

3. The largest fenestra in the world can be found in the Catedral de Santa Maria de La Sede in Seville, Spain.

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Related Concepts

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1. fenestration: The arrangement or design of windows and openings in a building or structure.

2. fenestra arcana: A secret or hidden window, often found in medieval architecture.

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Culture

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In ancient Rome, fenestras were used to symbolize the passage from life to death. They were often found in funerary art and architecture.

How to Memorize "fenestra"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small window in a wall or roof. Visualize the light streaming through the fenestra.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fenestra' with the image of a window. Remember that it is a small opening in a wall or roof.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Fenestra is a fancy name for a window.' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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