Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
oriel window
Norwegian translation:
karnappvindu
English term
oriel window
Oriel windows most commonly appear in homes built in either the Queen Anne or Gothic Revival style of architecture, although they are increasingly common in modern design, and examples of oriels dating back to the 15th century are readily visible in Europe today. (wisegeek)
Much of the charm Atterbury added to the house was in the assortment of windows. On the west end, a two-story copper oriel window, in half-oval shape, lighted both the living room and the master bedroom above it. (The New York Times)
the famous " Maison des Têtes " or " House of Heads "of 1609 with its rich decoration (of 105 masks!), a wonderful oriel window rising two floors high and topped with a balcony, of Renaissance style, on " Rue des Têtes"; (Colmar)
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Mar 31, 2009 12:21: changed "Kudoz queue" from "In queue" to "Public"
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Proposed translations
France
Excellent timing and emphasis on details
Native in: Norwegian 
, English (Variants: US, British, Australian)
Works in: English to Norwegian, Swedish to English, Danish to English, and 11 more.
karnappvindu
Hun satt i hotellets karnappvindu og så ut over innsjøen og bort mot fjellene, mens hun ventet på at hennes mann skulle komme ned til frokost. (Lappin og Lapinova)
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