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mansard.

having two slopes on each side, the lower being steeper than the upper

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj
  1. having two slopes on each side, the lower being steeper than the upper

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from French mansarde, from Francois Mansart, French architect.

noun
  1. A mansard roof

  2. The upper storey of a building, surrounded by such a roof

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from French mansarde, from Francois Mansart, French architect.

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