Meaning of Oriel | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Ellipsis of Oriel College, Oxford.
   abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis, informal
2. A large polygonal recess in a building, such as a bay window, forming a protrusion on the outer wall.
3. A small apartment next to a hall, used for dining.
   obsolete

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Examples

“The middle window of the oriel before her, just caught and reflected back the crimson light⟳ and colour. The ground below looked bright and warm compared with the shade around.”

“The beams that thro' the Oriel shine⟳ / Make⟳ prisms in every carven glass, / And beaker brimm'd with noble wine.”

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