ossature en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈɑsət͡ʃəɹ/ (US)
- /ˈɒsətjʊə/ (UK)
Etymology
From French ossature, from Latin os (“bone”) + -ature.
Meanings
- A skeletal framework; an underlying structure.
- Any supporting framework under a vault, roof etc.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ossatures | Number=Plur | lexicographic |