Mashrabiyya
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /məʃɹəˈbi.ə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mashrabiyya is a noun meaning (architecture) A balcony in North Africa enclosed with carved wooden latticework.
Meaning
(architecture) A balcony in North Africa enclosed with carved wooden latticework.
More Meanings
- The latticework itself, also used to craft certain objects.
Example Sentences
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?
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.
Word Forms
- mashrabiyyas
- mashrabiya
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mashrabiya, mushrebiyeh, moucharabieh, mouchrabieh, moucharaby, meshrabiyeh.
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