mansard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a hip roof having two slopes on each side
  2. adjective (of a roof) having two slopes on all sides with the lower slope steeper than the upper

Etymology

Borrowed from French mansarde, from Francois Mansart, French architect.

Synonyms

mansard roof

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