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Etymology
The origin of the word oriel is derived from the L. word aureus which means "golden"; relating to the Golden Rectangle in which the Fibonacci spiral always makes a perfect oriel pattern.

Noun
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1. A large polygonal recess in a building, such as a bay window.

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