mashrabiyya

Definitions

1. A balcony in North Africa enclosed with carved wooden latticework.
2. The latticework itself, also used to craft certain objects.

Equivalents

Examples

“The upper floors of the buildings bordering the street leading to the mosque feature mashrabiyya, intricate wooden lattice window screens. […] In contrast to the modest mashrabiyya overlooking the alley, on the side facing the main street, the buildings feature inviting open⟳ balconies accessed by louvered doors.”

“And who is it who contemplates those thickly studded doors and windows covered with closely worked mashrabiyya and seriously thinks that some sort⟳ of enchantment lies beyond them?”

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