Fenetre

/fəˈnɛtrə/ noun

Definition

An archaic or alternative spelling of fenestra; a window or window-like opening.

Etymology

French spelling variant of Latin 'fenestra'; used in some older English texts and art historical descriptions, especially when referring to French architecture.

Kelly Says

This spelling shows how the same Latin word traveled differently through different European languages—French kept it as 'fenetre' while English medical people stuck with the Latin 'fenestra'!

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