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clerestory.

The upper part of a wall containing windows to let in natural light to a building, especially in the nave, transept and choir of a church or cathedral.

10 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈklɪəɹ.stɔːɹi/Canada, General-American
  1. The upper part of a wall containing windows to let in natural light to a building, especially in the nave, transept and choir of a church or cathedral.

Where this word comes from

From Middle English clerestory, from clere (“clear: light, lighted”) + story (“storey/story: level of a building”).

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