church window

Cathedral's colored glass

A church window is a window in a church, often featuring stained glass with religious imagery or geometric patterns.

The term sometimes describes the distinctive pointed arch shape common in Gothic ecclesiastical architecture.

In casual use, church window can refer to any tall, narrow window with an arched top that evokes that style.

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