"cul-de-four" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: culs-de-four [plural]
Etymology: From French cul-de-four, literally "bottom of the oven". Etymology templates: {{bor|en|fr|cul-de-four}} French cul-de-four Head templates: {{en-noun|culs-de-four}} cul-de-four (plural culs-de-four)
  1. (architecture) A sort of low spherical vault, oven-like. Categories (topical): Architecture
    Sense id: en-cul-de-four-en-noun-GdztDWBb Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: architecture

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