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clerestory window

Synonym:  high window

Clerestory windows are side windows installed along the top of a wall near the ceiling. The windows do not generally admit a view of the outside, but are often installed to illuminate the interior with natural light. In church architecture, rows of clerestory windows are often installed along the top of the of wall of the nave, taking advantage of the height difference between the nave and the aisles.

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