"French roof" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: French roofs [plural]
Etymology: The earliest known examples are from France. Head templates: {{en-noun}} French roof (plural French roofs)
  1. A modified form of mansard roof having a nearly flat deck for the upper slope.
    Sense id: en-French_roof-en-noun-6q89xPPQ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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