Cheneaux

/ʃəˈnoʊz/ noun

Definition

Plural of cheneau using the French plural form; multiple gutters or drainage channels, especially architectural elements.

Etymology

From French cheneau with the French plural -x ending. Some English texts preserve this French plural rather than using -s.

Kelly Says

Architectural historians use cheneaux when discussing medieval French and English building styles, maintaining the original French plural to honor the word's architectural heritage.

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