Meshrebeeyeh

Meshrebeeyeh

An elaborately turned or carved wood screen or wood lattice that encloses a balcony window, as found in Islamic countries.

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meshrebeeyeh, 3 meshrebeeyeh, 1 1. An elaborately turned wood screen enclosing a balcony window in an Arabic structure. 2. Such a screen otherwise used. 3. A balcony with a parapet and machicolations projected over a gate to defend the entrance; the parapet may be either embattled or plain.