clerestory

名词 clerestory:

1. part of an interior wall rising above the adjacent roof with windows admitting light
   同义词：clearstory

clerestory 也作 clear.sto.ry

n.（名词）
【复数】 clere.sto.ries
The upper part of the nave, transepts, and choir of a church, containing windows.
纵向天窗，顶楼：教堂正厅、袖廊及唱诗班席位的上部，包括窗户
An upper portion of a wall containing windows for supplying natural light to a building.
高侧窗：墙的上半部分,装有给建筑物提供自然光线的窗户

来源：
Middle English clerestorie
中古英语 clerestorie
perhaps cler [giving light, clear] * see clear
可能为 cler [提供光线，清晰] *参见 clear
storie [tier] * see story 2
storie [一层] *参见 story2