tracery
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈtreɪ.sər.i/
Definition
Ornamental stone openwork, typically in the upper part of a Gothic window, consisting of branching, interlaced ribs.
Examples
The architect admired the intricate stone tracery of the 14th-century chapel.
Sunlight filtered through the stained glass, casting shadows of the complex tracery onto the floor.
Restoration experts carefully cleaned the weathered tracery to preserve the original design.
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